This model covers the life of the honey bee in all the different stages and shows 10 phases of the honey bee life cycle, from initial stage to the complete development. Each smaller model is labeled for easy reference. The soft wings of the smaller models provide a life-like feel and the jumbo size provide valuable insight for students learning about these creatures. The model is nearly 2 feet in length and 18" in width and possesses a 3 dimensional height of just under three inches on some of the larger specimens. Size 61 x 46 x 5 cm approx. Made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic for durability and mounted onto a backboard. Hand-painted using vibrant eco-friendly paint.
The smaller models are identified as the following:
- Eggs
- Egg
- Larva (smaller)
- Larva (larger)
- Pupa
- Detail of Mouth Parts
- Detail of Leg
- Worker Bee
- Drone
- Queen