What is the state insect of Connecticut?

The state insect of Connecticut is the European honeybee. The honeybee is essential to Connecticut’s agricultural industry, as it is a major pollinator for the state’s crops, including apples, blueberries, and cranberries. Honeybees also play an important role in the production of honey, which is a popular local product. They are social insects that live in colonies with a single queen, worker bees, and drones. The European honeybee was designated as Connecticut’s state insect in 1977 due to its significant impact on the state’s ecosystems and agriculture.