Question: What is North Carolina’s official state insect?
Answer: In 1973, the North Carolina General Assembly named the honeybee the official state insect of North Carolina. Honeybees help pollinate plants that give us berries, fruits, and vegetables. They also make honey and beeswax in their hives.
Bonus info: Honeybees are responsible for pollinating 80% of all flowering plants. More than a third of the world’s food supply relies on honeybee pollination.
