Africanized honey bee

US /ˌæf.rɪ.kə.naɪzd ˈhʌn.i biː/
UK /ˌæf.rɪ.kə.naɪzd ˈhʌn.i biː/
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Afrikaanse honingbij, killerbij

a hybrid bee (Apis mellifera scutellata × Apis mellifera) that is aggressive and has spread throughout the Americas, known for its strong defensive behavior

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The beekeeper had to take special precautions when dealing with the Africanized honey bee.
De imker moest speciale voorzorgsmaatregelen nemen bij het omgaan met de Afrikaanse honingbij.
The spread of the Africanized honey bee has impacted local ecosystems.
De verspreiding van de Afrikaanse honingbij heeft lokale ecosystemen beïnvloed.