Can bumblebees really sting?
Yes, bumblebees can sting, but they will only do this if they feel threatened or if their nests are disturbed. It's important to remember that bumblebees are not naturally aggressive and they won't sting as quickly as bees, such as honeybees or wasps, do.
Bumblebees vs bees
It's important to know that bumblebees and bees are not the same. While both belong to the same family of bees (Apidae), and bumblebees are in fact wild bees, they still have different properties. Bumblebees are generally larger and furrier than bees, and are more peaceful than some bee species.
Can bumblebees sting?
Yes. Bumblebees have a sting that they can use to sting, but unlike honeybees, a bumblebee's sting has no barbs. This means that bumblebees don't usually die after they sting, like bees do. Instead, bumblebees can sting multiple times if they feel threatened. Bumblebees will usually only sting if they feel threatened. This can happen if someone accidentally steps on a bumblebee, disrupts the bumblebee's nest, or if the bumblebee is cornered and sees no other way out.
