Hornets? Bees? What are the insects buzzing about our tree?

[Deleted member 5265]

We have lots of things that look like hornets - too small to be honey bees - buzzing around a tree in the garden (which has no flowers or fruit on it). It looks like the beginnings of a honey bee swarm, but they're too small.

What's going on oh SMB?

 

[Abu Dhabi Red and White]

We have lots of things that look like hornets - too small to be honey bees - buzzing around a tree in the garden (which has no flowers or fruit on it). It looks like the beginnings of a honey bee swarm, but they're too small.

What's going on oh SMB?

George Honeyman will get the blame.

 

[BiffaBeercan]

Hornets are massive compared to bees, are they not hover flies?

We have bees in our eaves, best neighbours we've got to be honest, nee bother at all.

 

[dangermows]

We have lots of things that look like hornets - too small to be honey bees - buzzing around a tree in the garden (which has no flowers or fruit on it). It looks like the beginnings of a honey bee swarm, but they're too small.

What's going on oh SMB?

Hoverflies.

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Plenty about this time of year.

 

[Deleted member 5265]

Thank you SMB. Hoverflies it is. I think they're eating aphids on the tree.

 

[dangermows]

Hornets are massive compared to bees, are they not hover flies?

We have bees in our eaves, best neighbours we've got to be honest, nee bother at all.

She'd know about it if it was Hornets

 

[BiffaBeercan]

She'd know about it if it was Hornets

Damn sure, evil bastards they are!

 

[heroesof73]

Thank you SMB. Hoverflies it is. I think they're eating aphids on the tree.

less bovver with a hover

 

[Some Random Guy]

What's going on oh SMB?

I knew the answer, but you didn't write "oh wise SMB" so you didn't earn it.

 

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Wasp, Hornet and Bee Species | Rentokil

Just in case something bigger and nastier comes along to eat the hoverflies

 

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[sadders]

We have lots of things that look like hornets - too small to be honey bees - buzzing around a tree in the garden (which has no flowers or fruit on it). It looks like the beginnings of a honey bee swarm, but they're too small.

What's going on oh SMB?

People often think honeybees are large like bumbles. They are a similar size to wasps. Hornets are huge in comparison.

If they are honeybees swarming it’s when they are at their safest so don’t worry. They’ve not got a home to protect so don’t usually sting. If you google your local beekeeping association they will probably be glad to come and pick them up.

 

[Fred Secrets]

Got one of these at the weekend. Took me a few minutes to get the hang of it, but now I am the man.

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[tunstall birdman]

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I once threw bricks at a Hornets nest as a kid and got stung loads of time on the head by a swarm. Evil bastards if you are evil to them. Sorry Hornets, I would not throw bricks at your nests again!!!

 

[Deleted member 40035]

Just leave them to it.

 

[AB22 Easy Tiger]

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[Deleted member 40035]

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Cant see any LGBT bees.

Terrestris bees are most common round my way.

 

[dangermows]

I once threw bricks at a Hornets nest as a kid and got stung loads of time on the head by a swarm. Evil bastards if you are evil to them. Sorry Hornets, I would not throw bricks at your nests again!!!

I did that, then legged it in the house and locked the door. But the swarm made themselves into the shape of a key and let themselves in

 

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Pascorums were known as sandies when I was a bairn

 

[Deleted member 40035]

She'd know about it if it was Hornets

Bees under attack from Hornets.

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