About 1-3 days old larvae “swimming “ in royal jelly Royal jelly plays a critical role in the development of bee larvae—especially in determining whether a larva becomes a queen or a worker. 🐝 What is royal jelly? Royal jelly is a thick, creamy, white substance secreted by nurse bees from glands in their heads. It’s packed with proteins, vitamins, and hormones. ⸻ 🐣 Role in Larval Development: ✅ All larvae eat royal jelly at first: • For the first 2–3 days, every bee larva—whether destined to b