2006-10-30 02:18:19 · 9 answers · asked by kaleemdin34567 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
One common, yet incorrect, assumption is that the buzzing sound of bees (as well as that of other flying insects) is caused by the beating of their wings, when in fact, less than 1% of the audible sound actually comes from them. The sound is the result of the bee regulating its breathing through holes on its abdomen called spiracles. The effect is similar to that of a person blowing through a trumpet. In actual fact bumblebees don't buzz as much as flies or wasps. It is really the queen bumblebees that go with a slower more buzzing movement.
2006-10-30 02:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by turkeyphant 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The wings of a bee move very fast - ll,400 times a minute. That's what makes the buzzing sound.
2006-10-30 02:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by kizkat 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The buzzing sound a bee makes is the rapid movement of its wings.
More on bees? Here is some interesting link:
http://www.beesource.com/pov/wenner/sci1964.htm
2006-10-30 02:47:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jazz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thier wing moving fast, causing it to touch the skin.
2006-10-30 02:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wings beating very quickly.
2006-10-30 02:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by Lightbringer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The vibrations set in air by its wings!
2006-10-30 03:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wings flapping.
God bless, gabe
2006-10-30 04:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its blowing out its mouth with its tongue against the roof of its mouth. I saw one once with a comb and a piece of wax paper....
Try it...
2006-10-30 02:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by onedash 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
WINGS
2006-10-30 06:01:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋