What is the name for a male bee that comes from an unfertilized egg?

The story behind the answer

Drone is correct because in honey bees, males develop from unfertilized eggs—a system called haplodiploidy. These males are haploid (one set of chromosomes), while females (workers and queens) come from fertilized eggs and are diploid. “Worker” (and the rarely used “soldier” in bees) are female castes, and “male” is generic; the specific term for a male bee is “drone.”

Drones don’t collect nectar, make wax, or sting; their primary role is to mate with a queen during her nuptial flight. They even have larger eyes to help spot her in midair. Memory tip: a drone (like a single-purpose flying gadget) has one main mission—mating—and comes from an “alone” (unfertilized) egg.