Happy National Honey Bee Day! Did you know that honey bees are responsible for pollinating more than $15 billion worth of crops each year in the United States? These incredible pollinators are famous for their honey production, which begins with the collection of flower nectar. Astonishingly, it takes about 12 bees to make just one teaspoon of honey, yet a single healthy hive can produce several pounds of honey a day. The honey remains stored in honeycombs until it's either used by the hive or harvested. #NationalHoneyBeeDay #HoneyBee #Honey #ButterflyPavilion #Invertebrates #CultureForAll 📸: Joanne Ashton with Butterfly Pavilion