Hi, I'm trying to learn what sound a honey bee drone makes, so that I can understand more the activity within the hives.
I tried google, but I had no luck. Anyone has a sound clip to share?
I have never seen a sound clip on the internet for a drone bee.
I can tell you there is a distinct difference between a worker and a drone.
Drones have a much louder buzz than a worker. This is because they are much heavier than the workers. In the spring, sit close to your hive and listen for the difference.
Jim Altmiller
Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 11, 2020, 10:21:27 AM
I have never seen a sound clip on the internet for a drone bee.
I can tell you there is a distinct difference between a worker and a drone.
Drones have a much louder buzz than a worker. This is because they are much heavier than the workers. In the spring, sit close to your hive and listen for the difference.
Jim Altmiller
Not exactly like a wasp but kind of similar Jim?
Most of our wasps are pretty quiet. I think it is closer to a large hornet.
Jim Altmiller
Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 11, 2020, 10:26:14 AM
Most of our wasps are pretty quiet. I think it is closer to a large hornet.
Jim Altmiller
Got it, I hate it when a wasp is attacking and does a low fly over my ear! :grin:
Thanks guys. Odd there is no drone bee sounds available on the internet.
I have to pay attention and try to identify it then.
Earlier this year when my hives were swarming, the extra drone population was so loud, I could hear the bee activity from my shed. I thought they hive was becoming angry or being robbed at first, then i realized it was just the hive front entrance and a lot of B52 bomber sounding drones going in and out.
Honey eater, just stand close to a hive mid afternoon as the drones are returning to the hives. The deep buzz is distinct compared to the higher pitch of a forager.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iVjLkUVt-Lg&t=200s
Sound clip of a drone. Specific, collecting semin, but the drone is first buzzed, so listen.
Thanks for that van.
That clip was mind blowing. Couldn't sleep for five nights straight after watching it. :shocked: