Know Your Buzzers! Understanding Bees, Wasps & Hornets Bumble Bee: Appearance: Large, fuzzy, round, with black and yellow stripes. Behavior: Generally gentle, focused on pollination. Rarely sting unless provoked or nest is threatened. Honey Bee: Appearance: Smaller than a bumble bee, golden-brown and black stripes, somewhat fuzzy. Behavior: Vital pollinators! Can sting, but often only once as its fatal to them. Usually only aggressive near their hive. Yellow Jacket: Appearance: Smooth body, bright yellow and black stripes, more slender than bees. Behavior: Often aggressive, especially near food sources or nests which can be underground. Can sting multiple times. Known for bothering picnics! Bald-Faced Hornet: Appearance: Large, black and white markings not yellow. Smooth body. Behavior: Very aggressive when their nest is disturbed. Build large, paper-like nests in trees or shrubs. Can sting multiple times. Stay safe and appreciate these fascinating insects from a distance!