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Stingless Bee

InsectaTropical and subtropical forest and savanna, nesting in tree hollows, walls and underground cavities

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Stingless bees defend the nest by biting instead

Their sting is reduced to a useless stub, so defence falls to mandibles, resin and sheer numbers. Some species bite hard enough to draw blood, and a few smear caustic plant secretions into the wound.

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2026-09-06latest edition date

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