Bee Aware! Know the Difference Between These Buzzing Insects!
The Sweet & Gentle Heroes
Honeybee
Pollinator Extraordinaire
Lives in hives and works tirelessly to make honey
Generally calm and non-aggressive
Crucial to our ecosystem
Approach with care, but no need to fearunless provoked!
The Fluffy Giant
Bumblebee
Round, fuzzy, and adorable
Excellent pollinatorsespecially for tomatoes and berries
Very chill unless cornered
Found buzzing low near flowers
Think of them as the teddy bears of the bee world.
The Striped Menace
“Demon from the Pit of Hell” aka: Wasp/Yellowjacket
Aggressive and territorial
Attracted to your food, soda cans, and BBQs
No honey, no pollinationjust chaos
Can sting repeatedly unlike bees!
Not technically a demon, but certainly acts like one at picnics.
易 Quick Tip:
Bees are rounder, fuzzier, and peaceful.
Wasps are sleeker, shinier, and more aggressive.

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