Author Topic: Black Bees (Read 4513 times)

Rindaloo · « **on:** April 27, 2010, 15:29:04 PM »

I was sitting on the veranda today watching the antics of one of those gorgeous black bees, busying itself on the honeysuckle. I wondered if they could sting (useful to know, not that I am worried as I always assume they'd rather not), so I 'Googled' and found this, thought it might be of interest.

http://www.lifeingalicia.com/lig/archives/56

Seems they're in UK too http://www.bwars.com/xylocopa_violacea.htm

I think they are rather handsome $:-\$

pookie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2010, 09:46:27 AM »

I agree Rindi - they are handsome, especially when the sun catches their wings and they look a beautiful blue. Can they sting ? I coulnd't see anything to suggest so in the links [xx(]

KKOB · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2010, 10:02:33 AM »

They CAN sting but very rarely do. If you're confident enough you can easily pick them up if they've got indoors and move them outside without being stung.

nuttybird · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2010, 13:01:38 PM »

Hi Rindi, these are beautiful but i often see some different huge bees/wasps when I am down at Olu Deniz, but they seem to chase me?! they do not fly off when people approach and they are around 2 inches long (big anyway), has anyone seen these and do they no if they sting? Im scared whitless of bee/wasps stings after a nasty experience, so when i see these one i go to stone

silly sausage I am! x

stoop · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2010, 13:13:34 PM »

If they are huge and look like wasps then they may be hornets. Those buggers do pack a sting!

KKOB · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2010, 13:20:25 PM »

Nuttybird, If they look anything like this, be afraid. Be VERY afraid !:D:D

stoop · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2010, 13:30:05 PM »

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2005/10/26/turkish-hornet/

pookie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2010, 14:01:28 PM »

Yup, we get those waspy @uggers drinking around our pool. A good flip flop comes in very handy.........

Rindaloo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2010, 21:04:23 PM »

Nuttybird, a friend told me she was stung by a Hornet and she couldn't use her arm for three days. I am very wary of them now. But I don't know if Hornets are vindictive like wasps or peaceable till provoked. KKOB??

heather07 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2010, 21:30:52 PM »

Very pretty

Rindaloo that must have been a relaxing time you had.
We have lavender and they attract loads of Bumble bees. It is lovely just sitting watching them.

Nuttybird ...I too have been chased by those big bees. Are they not darker than that hornet in the picture?

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