How much do you know about bees? - quiz

Despite our professed concern for bees, a YouGov poll for Friends of the Earth found that most of us can't recognise a honey bee. Take the green group's quiz to see how much you know

" The Great British Bee Count take place from 19 May-30 June

How many different species of bees are in the UK?

1

3

100

250-plus

Which of these foods is not pollinated by bees?

Strawberries

Rice

Apples

Almonds

Bees pollinate what percentage of the world's main crops?

25%

33%

75%

90%

How many of the UK's bee species make honey?

1

3

100

250+

When bees visit plants what are they after?

Water

Scent

Mating ritual

Pollen

Which of these items of clothing depends on pollination by bees?

Silk tie and scarf

Cotton jeans and socks

Woolly jumper

Polyester walking gear

What is the main cause of bee decline?

Pesticides

Habitat loss

Disease

Climate change

How can I most help bees?

Grow different plants for bees to visit all year round

Deck your patio area

Mow the lawn

Use a pesticide to get rid of aphids

Which one of the following do you think is the honey bee?

Tawny Mining Bee

Honey Bee

Bumblebee

Hoverfly

5 and above.

Not bad.

8 and above.

Buzzing brilliant!

0 and above.

Oh dear.