“Honey bees are banded orange-yellow and brown to black in color, but also hairy in appearance.” Honey bees are likely the most common type of bee you’ll come into contact with, entomologist ...

Scientists say the bees' temperament is to ward off predators. But unsuspecting humans will find them to be aggressive, spiteful and terrifying.

In the Austrian state of Carinthia, where the law favors light-colored local bees, those honey producers judged “too dark” risk eradication. By Denise Hruby STOCKENBOI, Austria — Sandro ...