How Fast Is Honey Bee Flight?

Honey bees fly at about 23 km/h despite wings that 'theoretically shouldn't work' — old aerodynamic theory. They actually rotate their wings like tiny helicopters, generating lift through vortex shedding rather than flat-plane thrust.

Honeybees can recognise human faces — a remarkable cognitive feat for an insect with under a million neurons.

• 4.5× faster than walking
• Visit 5,000 flowers per day