State Insect - Honey Bee

The honey bee, Apis mellifera, became the official state insect in 1983 (Utah Code) through the lobbying efforts of a fifth grade class. The honey bee is significant in Utah history, as Utah was first called by its Mormon settlers, "The Provisional State of Deseret," a Book of Mormon word meaning honey bee.

Honey and Honey Bees: The Incredible Story (for kids and teachers)