How many days is the bee life cycle?

The life cycle of a bee varies by species, but for honeybees, it typically lasts about 21 days. This cycle includes three main stages: egg (3 days), larva (5-6 days), and pupa (12 days). Once they emerge as adults, worker bees can live for several weeks, while drones may live a few months, and queens can live for several years. Other bee species may have different life cycle durations.