The insect known for its social behavior and hive-building is the honeybee, particularly the species Apis mellifera. Honeybees live in highly organized colonies consisting of a queen, worker bees, and drones. They exhibit complex social structures and perform various roles within the hive, such as foraging for nectar and pollen, caring for the queen's offspring, and maintaining the hive's cleanliness and temperature. Honeybees communicate through intricate dances, signaling the location of food sources to other members of the hive. Their ability to produce honey through the collection of nectar is a key component of their ecological role.