Interesting facts about bees! | Mind Blowing Facts

“Shimmering involves a display of waves that moves across the surface of the nest in a fraction of a second as the bees raise their abdomens in sequential order. These waves originate from individual bees which perceive a predator and raise their abdomen first, invoking a similar response from the surrounding bees. The visual display of shimmering is thought to intimidate potential threats such as predatory wasps, birds, and mammals.” -UF #bees #giantbees #nature #welcometothejungle | James West

Bee Shimmerings Bees shimmering refers to a unique defense mechanism used by giant honeybees, particularly the Asian honey bee (Apis dorsata). They create a wave-like movement | Beehub Reely