Honeybee
- "Honeybees" redirects here. For the level in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, see Honeybees (level).
- Not to be confused with Honey-Bee.
| Honeybee | |||
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 Honeybees in Super Mario Galaxy | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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- “New Bees must greet Her Highness, Queen Bee!”
- —Honeybee, Super Mario Galaxy
Honeybees are a species of sapient bees that appear in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are roughly the same size as Mario, and they often talk to him as he explores the galaxies they inhabit. The Honey Queen acts as their ruler.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario Galaxy
In their first appearance in Super Mario Galaxy, honeybees appear in the Honeyhive Galaxy, Gold Leaf Galaxy, and Sea Slide Galaxy. In addition, the Bee Mushroom makes its first appearance in this game, and it allows Mario to transform into Bee Mario. In this form, Mario is able to flutter through the air for a brief period of time and also stick to and climb honey walls.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, the honeybees appear in a few galaxies and have the same role as in Super Mario Galaxy. Occasionally, they give the player helpful tips on how best to control Mario after he transforms into Bee Mario. After the player completes the mission The Secret Wall Jump in Honeybloom Galaxy, a honeybee appears onboard Starship Mario and tells the player that they can flutter higher in the air if they collect coins while hovering as Bee Mario. When the honeybee boards Starship Mario, Lubba says he is allergic to bees.
Honeybees also appear in the Honeyhop Galaxy, and the Honey Queen makes a reappearance.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, three honeybees make a cameo appearance on the Honey Queen spirit.
Gallery
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy
Trading card for Super Mario Galaxy
Concept art from Super Mario Galaxy
Postage stamp from Super Mario Galaxy 2
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハニービー[?] Hanī Bī |
Honey Bee | |
| Chinese | 蜜蜂[?] Mìfēng |
Honeybee | |
| German | Honigbiene[?] | Honeybee | |
| Italian | Dolceape[?] | Sweet-bee | |
| Spanish | Abeja[?] | Bee |
