There are three types of bees in a colony.
(a) Queen – The only fertile female in the hive and it’s function is to lay eggs.
(b) Drones – These are fertile male bees and it’s function is to mate with queen bee and fertilize the eggs.
(c) Workers – These are sterile females. They take care of the queen and young bees, collect nectar build honey combs and protect the bee hive.