As the honeybee’s major diet source, pollen plays an important role in honeybee nutrition. The pollen lipids are rich in fatty acids and sterols, which have influence on bee feed intake, antibacterial and longevity, et al. This article analyzed the lipids in the pollen, expounded functions of lipids on nutrition, attractant and antibacterial effects in the bees, and also discussed the lipid nutritional needs for honeybees.
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