Honey Bees Storing Nectar (IMAGE) University of Maryland Caption Honey bees storing nectar in comb. When it has fully ripened into honey, the bees will cap the hexagon cells with wax. Credit Kirsten S. Traynor Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.