Africanized bee (killer bee) Animal Pictures
Apis mellifera
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bees on hive
Africanized bees willingly relocate their hives in response to stress or a lack of abundant food sources.
To feed their many larvae, Africanized bees harvest greater quantities of pollen and nectar than other honey bees, making them more prolific honey producers.
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.
africanized bee on flower
To feed their many larvae, Africanized bees harvest greater quantities of pollen and nectar than other honey bees, making them more prolific honey producers.
Close Up of a large swarm of Africanized Bees on a Fence
Killer bees are responsible for many deaths across the US every year.
