Current knowledge about behaviors of honey bee queens with highlighting of the importance future studies

Abstract Background There is one queen in each honey bee, Apis mellifera L., colony under normal conditions. This performs egg laying and pheromonal control the colony. All genetic characteristics of bee workers drones depend on queen. reflects importance In this review, behaviors queens are presented further studies suggested to fill gaps knowledge. Main body The major about either inside or outside were reviewed. Some behavioral aspects especially pattern, sperm storage utilization, conflict between queens, role swarming absconding have gained relatively few attention. Also, some other points such as ability a transmit parasites after mating her offspring effects pesticides rearing emerged highlighted. Conclusion study highlighted that require detailed studies. review article may stimulate others toward performing specific future queens.