What is a group of bees called?

A group of bees is called a colony. A colony of bees typically consists of a single queen bee, hundreds or thousands of worker bees, and a few drones. Worker bees are responsible for various tasks within the colony, such as foraging for food, caring for the brood, and defending the hive. The queen bee is the only fertile female in the colony and is responsible for laying eggs. Drones are male bees whose sole purpose is to mate with the queen. The colony works together as a cohesive unit to ensure the survival and success of the hive. Bees communicate with one another through complex dance movements and pheromones.