How Honeybees Counter  Hornet Attacks

6 JULY 2023 BY LINNEA

In the vast and diverse world of nature, battles for survival are fought every day.

One such battle, often unseen by human eyes, is the fierce struggle between honeybees and hornets.

This article will delve into honeybees’ fascinating tactics to protect their hive and avenge their fallen comrades.

Hornets, particularly the Japanese hornet, are notorious for their aggressive behavior and penchant for taking over the hives of smaller, seemingly defenseless honeybees.

These hornets are formidable predators, capable of decimating entire bee colonies.

However, honeybees have developed a unique and effective defense mechanism to counter these deadly invaders.

The honeybees do not cower or flee when a hornet invades their hive.

Instead, they rally together and swarm the hornet, forming a ball around the intruder.

This is not a mere act of intimidation; it’s a calculated and lethal strategy.

The bees vibrate their bodies and wings, creating frictional heat within the ball. This heat and the carbon dioxide produced effectively suffocates and cook the hornet alive.

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