Multiple choice

The behaviour of honeybees to come out of the hive in large numbers during the spring or early summer is called

  1. supersedure

  2. absconding

  3. swarming

  4. nuptial flight

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The behaviour of honey bees to come out of the hive in large numbers is called swarming. It takes place during the spring or early summer. It relieves the over-crowding and provides a means of colony reproduction, i.e. founding of new colonies.