Does the killer bee really exist?

Killer bees mainly refer to the mutant varieties of African bees and Brazilian native bees. This kind of bees has a great lethality to humans and livestock and has caused thousands of deaths. In addition, some wasps in China are commonly known as killer bees because of their extremely aggressive and toxic properties. Let ’s take a look at whether killer bees really exist!

1,  African bees

The main prototype of the killer bee is a mutant species produced by the hybridization of African bees and American bush bees. This mutant bee not only secretes deadly venom but is extremely aggressive. According to incomplete statistics, at least more than 1,000 people have died under the poisonous needles of killer bees. What is even more frightening is that this kind of bee has almost no natural enemies in the Americas and is extremely fertile. Almost 500 km per year invades the Americas and replaces more than 90% of the native bees in the Americas.

2, Golden ring wasps

The golden ring wasp is the largest wasp in China. It not only has a large amount of detox but is also very toxic. It is often reported that it was killed by its sting. Therefore, it is also called “killer bee” in the folk. In particular, the golden ring hornet still has a certain field consciousness. In fact, many people are unconsciously too close to the hive and are stung. The minors who suffer from their stings have unbearable pain, dark eyes, and nausea. Difficulty breathing may even lead to anaphylactic shock or death.

3, the yellow-rumped wasp

The yellow-lipped wasp is one of the most common large wasps. Although it is not as toxic and aggressive as the golden ring wasp, its sting rate is the highest among all large wasps (the yellow-lipped wasp is very close to the human living environment), Therefore, in some places the yellow-rumped wasp is also called a “killer bee”. In fact, the yellow-knot wasp is indeed a “killer bee”, because almost half of all reports of wasps killing people were yellow-knot wasps.

4 , Seven Mile wasp

The seven-mile wasp is one of the most aggressive wasps. Although it may not be as toxic as the golden ring wasp, cave night wasp, etc., the seven-mile wasp is much more aggressive. It is said that it can chase people to seven miles away and get name, Reports of his being stung and killed often occur. Therefore, the seven-mile vesps also have the title of “killer bees”. Their attack speed is very fast, and it is almost difficult for them to stare to survive.

Summary: Killer bees generally refer to mutant varieties of African honeybees and American honeybees, but most of them refer to those dangerous bees that are aggressive and often cause death, such as golden ring wasps, yellow-rumped wasps, and seven-mile wasp They are commonly known as “killer bees”.