a strain of bees that originated in Brazil in the 1950s as a cross between an aggressive African bee and a honeybee; retains most of the traits of the African bee; now spread as far north as Texas
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killer bee::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | africanized bee, africanized honey bee, apis mellifera adansonii, apis mellifera scutellata |
| Type of | apis mellifera, honeybee |
killer bee::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | investment banker, underwriter |
Examples of killer bee
killer bee
Test the ancient Mayan killer bee castle defenses, and release bees in an attack.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The sister-in-law of my partner in the killer-bee honey business.
From the nytimes.com
They were quick to dismiss pesticides as the likely cause when colony collapse disorder hit the headlines in 2007 and resources were invested trying to discover new killer-bee viruses.
From the guardian.co.uk
All those killer bee movies seem to make city folk think that the honeybee, the workhorse of agriculture, ornamental and comestible, is out there raring to kill us.
From the latimes.com
Still, it's best to avoid spraying a bee or wasp killer if you are hosting a party.
From the denverpost.com
As a teasing agent provocateur of sex, Nadezhda, played with sensual animal magnetism by Sheila Allen, is a queen bee killer.
From the time.com
The European honey bee and killer bees are both common in Orange County and can be found in back yards or on the trail.
From the ocregister.com
The European honey bee, pictured, and killer bees are both common in Orange County and may be found in backyards or on the trail.
From the ocregister.com
They are also exploring a range of ways to deliver the killer fungus throughout the hives from bee fungal foot baths to powder sprays.
From the sciencedaily.com
