Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

Bees are a common symbol of spring as they fly from flower to flower. However, bees are also an important part of agriculture in Tennessee and across the country as one of the main pollinators of many fruits and vegetables. Check out a few more fascinating bee facts:

• The honeybee is Tennessee’s state agricultural insect.
• A queen bee can lay up to 2,500 eggs per day.
• North America is home to more than 4,000 bee species.
• Honeybee pollination has a value-added impact on Tennessee agriculture of more than $500 million.
• More than 100 crops in the U.S. are pollinated by honeybees.

See more: Five Facts About Pollinators

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Sources: Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, University of Tennessee