Honey bees have five eyes, two compound eyes and three simple eyes.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING

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Is it true that honey bees have five eyes, two compound eyes and three simple eyes?

Unclear. Two sources confirm honey bees possess compound eyes and ocelli, but neither states the total count of five eyes (two compound plus three simple), so the specific claim is only partially covered.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Taxonomic revision and identification keys for the giant honey bees

2024

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Taxonomic revision and identification keys for the giant honey bees. (2024). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/frbee.2024.1379952

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Central Projections of Sensory Systems Involved in Honey Bee Dance Language Communication

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Central Projections of Sensory Systems Involved in Honey Bee Dance Language Communication. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1159/000102974

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