Honeybees
From Halachipedia
Honeybees play a key role in Jewish life- the traditional food accompanying Rosh Hashana is apples dipped in honey.
Honeybees are frequently mentioned in the mishna and the Gemara and many famous principles of Halacha are derived from halachos relating to bees.
Often times, bees will leave their hive and swarm in a nearby area in order to construct a new hive. During the time that bees are swarming, they are very docile and easy to collect.
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