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Why cant a bumble bee with a white head sting you?
Because it is a male carpenter bee and male carpenter bees can't sting.
Do honeybees sting woodbees?
In theory, honey bees will sting anything that poses a threat to either a specific honey bee, or to the hive, including other insects, mammals, farm equipment, birds, clothing, etc. Stinging is their primary mode of defense. I have not heard of a specific case where a honey bee has stung a wood bee (or carpenter bee), but if a perceived threat from a carpenter bee was registered with one or more honey bees, or the hive, I have every reason to believe that honey bees would sting a carpenter bee. Incidentally, the opposite is also true, a carpenter bee could, in theory, sting a honey bee.
Is the sting of an Italian carpenter bee Xylocopa violacea dangerous?
Italian carpenter bees, like Xylocopa violacea, are not aggressive and rarely sting humans unless provoked or handled. Their sting can be painful, similar to a wasp sting, but is not generally considered dangerous unless the person stung has an allergy to bee stings.
What is Bee sting reaction time?
A bee sting will start hurting immediately.
What chemical is in a bee sting?
According to the link, below, the major chemical in a honey bee sting is "melittin".
Why cant a bumble bee with a white head sting you?
Because it is a male carpenter bee and male carpenter bees can't sting.
Do honeybees sting woodbees?
In theory, honey bees will sting anything that poses a threat to either a specific honey bee, or to the hive, including other insects, mammals, farm equipment, birds, clothing, etc. Stinging is their primary mode of defense. I have not heard of a specific case where a honey bee has stung a wood bee (or carpenter bee), but if a perceived threat from a carpenter bee was registered with one or more honey bees, or the hive, I have every reason to believe that honey bees would sting a carpenter bee. Incidentally, the opposite is also true, a carpenter bee could, in theory, sting a honey bee.
Is the sting of an Italian carpenter bee Xylocopa violacea dangerous?
Italian carpenter bees, like Xylocopa violacea, are not aggressive and rarely sting humans unless provoked or handled. Their sting can be painful, similar to a wasp sting, but is not generally considered dangerous unless the person stung has an allergy to bee stings.
How many times can a carpenter bee sting?
none I've been bit or stung by one actually.
What is the nature of bee sting and wasp sting?
The nature of the bee and wasp sting is that they are usually inflammatory and acidic.
How identify Male carpenter bee vs female carpenter bee?
Male carpenter bees do not sting. Females however do. When identifying males and females you would probably look at the posterior area as a reference. If you see a stinger you are most likely dealing with a female. Female bees will only sting if extremely provoked. Do not attempt to put them in your hands and do not wave your hand around trying to swat them. This will make the bee angry and cause it to sting. Carpenter bees do not eat wood. They chew it with their extremely Strong jaw. This hole will become their nest. The bee will put a pollen ball in the middle for food and lay its eggs nearby. If you see yellowish brown stain near a carpenter bee hole it is the bee's feces. Bees will not do much damage to your house unless the problem is undetected and progressing fast. Numerous and prosperous hole will cause damage. Woodpeckers will try to peck at these holes to eat the eggs.
Do Bumble bee robber flies bite humans and is reaction similar to bee sting reactions?
Bumble bees are bees. If they sting, it is a bee sting. Robber flies can bite humans. It is not similar to a bee sting.
If you put a penny on a bee sting will the bee sting go away?
yes
How does a drone bee sting?
It can't. A drone (male bee) cannot sting.
What is Bee sting reaction time?
A bee sting will start hurting immediately.
Can a black or white wasp sting kill you?
Some people are allergic to bee stings and can die quickly from a single sting if not medically treated. Even if you are not allergic, you can also die from bee sting if you are stung many times.
When was Eastern carpenter bee created?
Eastern carpenter bee was created in 1771.
