2006-11-27 14:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by ananth r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Nope, they are not dangerous :)
2006-11-27 20:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, because they lack a defensive isntinct. They do have stingers, and if more then one queen hatches from their cells they will sting eachother until one dies. But a queen later in life is not dangerous.
Note: And the fact that stingers are modified ovipositors would possibly explain how such a defense evolved.
2006-11-27 22:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by ladyelfoftherings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no. As one person said, queen bees fight to the death to earn control of a hive, but once they start laying eggs they arn't. That is because bee, hornet, wasp and yellowjacket stingers are actually modified ovipositors (the organ that insects use to lay eggs). So, if that body part is used for laying eggs, it can't sting you.
2006-11-27 22:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by George B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, queen bees are the instruction givers and lay larvae.
2006-11-27 22:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by flaquita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but i've broken enough beehives to learn that some bees are always protecting her.
2006-11-27 22:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋