Heat balling is an ingenious defense that has co-evolved to protect multiple honey bee species from hornet predators. Previous studies have shown that high temperature, increased concentration of CO2, and blockage of the hornet’s respiratory system contribute to hornet death. However, the role of stinging by bees and hornets in heat balling remains relatively unexplored.
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Source: Phys.org