Bill Proposes Honeybee as the National Insect
The Apis mellifera , better known as the honeybee, has gained the spotlight on Capitol Hill with proposed legislation in the Senate to make it the country’s national insect.
The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Larry Pressler (R-S.D.), noted that 13 states have “recognized the importance of the honeybee and designated it as their state insect. The entire nation should endorse the same recognition because the honeybee is a very important insect in areas such as agriculture” and wildlife.
Similar legislation has been introduced in the House by Rep. Stephen L. Neal (D-N.C.) and 39 other members.
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