How bees ‘scream’ when giant murder hornets attack

The study reveals that Asian honey bees have developed a unique defense mechanism against giant murder hornets. When a hornet approaches, the bees produce intense vibro-acoustic signals using their wings and thoraxes. These signals increase significantly when a hornet is near, prompting the bees to engage in anti-predatory behaviors. These include raising their abdomens, buzzing their wings, and moving frantically. In some cases, the bees use animal dung to repel predators or form a ball around the hornet to heat it to death.

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