The Killer Bee
The Killer Bee, also known as the Africanized Honey Bee, is a tiny but mighty creature! Often yellow and brown in color, this bee is small in size -- about 1.9 cm, but it's more aggressive than your regular honey bee! Don't let its size fool you; it aggressively protects its hive with a sting more potent than that of a regular honey bee. These flying marvels are fantastic pollinators and make up a buzzing set of our ecosystem.
| Killer Bee | |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) |
| Weight | 0.1 grams (0.0035 ounces) |
| Speed | Speed: 12 mph (19.31 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Ability to swarm and sting in large numbers |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable to smoke and cold temperatures |
| Scientific Name | Apis mellifera scutellata |
| Family | Apidae |
| Habitat | Nest in hollow trees, rock crevices, and man-made structures |
| Geography | Originally from Africa, now found in South and Central America, and parts of the southern United States |
| Diet | Nectar and pollen from flowers |
| Lifespan | 1 month - 2 months |
The Killer Bee
The Killer Bee, also known as the Africanized Honey Bee, is a tiny but mighty creature! Often yellow and brown in color, this bee is small in size -- about 1.9 cm, but it's more aggressive than your regular honey bee! Don't let its size fool you; it aggressively protects its hive with a sting more potent than that of a regular honey bee. These flying marvels are fantastic pollinators and make up a buzzing set of our ecosystem.
Fun Fact: Despite their scary name, Killer Bees are also incredibly productive honey producers and help to pollinate various plants in their habitat!
| Killer Bee | |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) |
| Weight | 0.1 grams (0.0035 ounces) |
| Speed | Speed: 12 mph (19.31 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Ability to swarm and sting in large numbers |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable to smoke and cold temperatures |
| Scientific Name | Apis mellifera scutellata |
| Family | Apidae |
| Habitat | Nest in hollow trees, rock crevices, and man-made structures |
| Geography | Originally from Africa, now found in South and Central America, and parts of the southern United States |
| Diet | Nectar and pollen from flowers |
| Lifespan | 1 month - 2 months |
Killer Bee Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Killer Bee and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: Killer Bees are super speedy flyers, able to fly at a speed of up to 20 miles per hour!
Fun Fact: Unlike your ordinary bee, a Killer Bee's hive can comprise of up to 80,000 members, making for an extra big buzzing family!