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Africanized bee (killer bee)
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Apis mellifera

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bees on hive

huge beehive

Africanized bees willingly relocate their hives in response to stress or a lack of abundant food sources.

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To feed their many larvae, Africanized bees harvest greater quantities of pollen and nectar than other honey bees, making them more prolific honey producers.

bees making honey

Honeycomb is made from wax secreted by young bees. This wax is then taken by older bees and carefully formed into the uniform hexagonal cells.

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africanized bee on flower

africanized bee

To feed their many larvae, Africanized bees harvest greater quantities of pollen and nectar than other honey bees, making them more prolific honey producers.

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Close Up of a large swarm of Africanized Bees on a Fence

Killer bees also known as Africanized bees

Killer bees are responsible for many deaths across the US every year.

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Killer bees also known as Africanized bees

Africanized bee (killer bee)

Apis mellifera

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