Safariology® set with four figures showing the complete honey bee life cycle in order: egg, larva, pupa and adult.
The stages are enlarged so they can be observed and handled; they are not shown to a common scale. The adult figure measures approximately 7.6 cm.
01 · HANDS-ON LEARNING
Mix up the figures and ask learners to reconstruct the process. They can then connect each stage with what happens inside the cell: the egg hatches, the larva grows as worker bees feed it, the pupa completes metamorphosis and the adult bee emerges. It is a useful resource for classrooms, workshops, museums, associations and beekeeping outreach.
02 · BEEKEEPING CONTEXT
The sequence is common to all three castes, but the timing differs: a worker takes about 21 days from egg to emergence, compared with around 16 days for a queen and 24 for a drone. The set helps explain this difference without confusing development time with the subsequent lifespan of the adult bee.
03 · BEFORE YOU BUY
Safari Ltd. states that the figures are non-toxic and BPA-free. The packaging warns that they contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3. To preserve the detail, clean them with a damp cloth and avoid intense heat or abrasive products.
| Reference | S622716 / Safari Ltd. 622716 |
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| Collection | Safariology® · Life Cycle |
| Contents | 4 figures: egg, larva, pupa and adult bee |
| Species represented | Apis mellifera |
| Adult figure | Approx. 3 inches / 7.6 cm; set not shown to scale |
| Packaging languages | English, French, Spanish and German |
| Age | 4+; contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3 |
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