A colony of bees is a group of bees living together in a HIVE. The HIVE is the structure that houses the bees and provides them with a place to live, feed, and reproduce. The HIVE is typically made up of wax and honeycomb cells and is usually constructed by the bees themselves. The colony of bees is led by a queen bee, who is responsible for laying eggs and producing new bees. The other bees in the colony are responsible for gathering food, protecting the HIVE, and caring for the young.