Soundclip of buzzing drone

Honeyeater · June 11, 2020, 09:47:06 AM

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?

BeeMaster2 · 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

Ben Framed · June 11, 2020, 10:23:20 AM

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?

BeeMaster2 · 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

Ben Framed · June 11, 2020, 10:28:41 AM

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!

Honeyeater · June 11, 2020, 10:47:57 AM

Thanks guys. Odd there is no drone bee sounds available on the internet.

I have to pay attention and try to identify it then.

Bob Wilson · June 11, 2020, 09:52:25 PM

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.

van from Arkansas · June 12, 2020, 10:44:47 PM

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.

van from Arkansas · June 12, 2020, 11:14:37 PM

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.

Honeyeater · June 17, 2020, 03:52:10 AM

Thanks for that van.

That clip was mind blowing. Couldn't sleep for five nights straight after watching it.