Are bees aware that if they sting you, they will die?

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Answer 1

I doubt it. They're not committing suicide. They're defending their Hive & Queen... & they have no clue it'll cost them their lives when they sting you... Kinda sad, -you know?

Answer 2

I cannot answer this but what I can tell you is that bees do die when they sting you. What's interesting is that bees have an acidic sting; whereas, wasp and hornets have an alkaline sting. I'm not sure about wasps, but hornets have the ability to sting you up to something like 13 times before they die- keep some raid on hand if you run into a hornet- they are just plain nasty!! If you get stung by a bee, try rubbing some rubbing alcohol on it or get yourself a stinging nettle leaf and rub it against the sting. Likewise, vinegar may work to neutralizes wasp and hornet stings- hopefully you are not allergic to either of these- without allergy medication at the time of getting stung, you could die from inflammation and suffocation!

Answer 3

I saw a bumble bee in my bedroom, I got it with a tissue gently and put it outside.I went out an hour later, it was the first one I had seen that year.It came over and buzzed around me then landed on my arm and buzzed like it was thanking me,for letting it out, I think they do have a more intelligent consciousness then we think or assume they do.But that is a hard question really to answer, so I don't know the answer.I saw some on a rock in the mountains once, I went over and sat down right in the middle of them. hundreds of them .don't swat at them,only the killer bees will attack without provocation Y'all.Peace

Answer 4

well, the reason they sting is to defend themselves... so i guess they have the mindset that ther either gona get smushed and die or cause someone pain and defend urself than die....

to a human, it would be a more prideful death

but i dont know if bees r that smart

Answer 5

whilst hymenoptera (wasps, bees ants) have the most complex insect brains in the world, and bees are capable of learning facial recognition, i don't think they are self aware. in order to understand that you will die, you need to be self aware.

Answer 6

Honey bees die, but wasps and hornets do not. bzzzzzz

Answer 7

Hi. Not until the last moment.

Answer 8

yes. they are kamikaze bees

Answer 9

I doubt that any one realy knows this answer.

Answer 10

i suppose they are aware of thier fate.