Synonyms

killer bee

British

noun

an African honeybee, or one of its hybrids originating in Brazil, that is extremely aggressive when disturbed

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Here’s hoping the conclusion of the “Bee-nado” event provides some closure on the fate of the killer bee super-swarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Some bees are more aggressive than others, including the Africanized honeybee, or killer bee, whose swarms can lead to a fatal volume of stings.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

He’s wearing all black: jeans, high-laced combat boots, designer Wu baseball cap and a jacket with just a slash of killer bee yellow.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

Movies such as the late '70s killer bee horror film "The Swarm" and Bruce Lee flick "Fury of the Dragon" left a permanent mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2015

The U.S. may some day have another bothersome bug: descendants of the high-strung and aggressive "killer bee."

From Time Magazine Archive

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