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Small bees with a big bite

19 years ago

I have a cabin outside Fort Worth, Texas and was mowing when swarmed by small bees, 1/3 the size of honey bees but not wasps. They have a terrible bite and the sting last a whole day, with little cuts at the sting points, and welts and swelling the next day.

Any idea of what type of bees they are? Also, I can't find a nest in the nearby trees. Could they be living underground?

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Pyrgo
Original Author
19 years ago
I found where they're located. No need to reply.
dighappy
19 years ago
So where did you find them?
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