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Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2
Mostly harmless
danger 2 out of 5
What you should know
Venomous, but she only stings to defend the hive, and she dies when she does it. Bees pollinate the food we eat, so they are friends worth protecting.
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One worker bee makes about a twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her entire life. Your toast is a group project.
Staying safe around it
This one is venomous, which means it can put venom into you with a bite or a sting. Never touch it, and never try to move it yourself.
Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant. If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.
Source: our source list
Read more about the honey bee at Wikipedia.