Appendix D

Dangerous Insects and Arachnids

Bee

Bee

Description: Insect with brown or black, hairy bodies. Generally found in colonies. Many build wax combs.

Habitat: Hollow trees, caves, dwellings. Near water in desert areas.

Distribution: Worldwide.

NOTE: Bees have barbed stingers and die after stinging because their venom sac and internal organs are pulled out during the attack.

Survival index

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