What do bees collect and use to create honey?

Bees collect nectar from flowers to create honey. Nectar is a sugary liquid produced by flowers, which serves as the primary energy source for bees. Bees use their long, tube-shaped tongues called proboscis to extract nectar from the flowers. Once the nectar is collected, bees store it in their honey stomach, where enzymes begin the process of breaking down complex sugars into simpler forms. Upon returning to the hive, the bees regurgitate the partially digested nectar into honeycomb cells. They then fan their wings over the cells to evaporate excess moisture, resulting in the thick, sweet substance we know as honey.