"Bumblebees' Ingenious Defense: Unraveling the Evolutionary Coincidence with Asian Hornets"

Researchers have discovered that buff-tailed bumblebees have a remarkable defense strategy against invasive Asian hornets. When attacked, the bumblebees drop to the ground, causing the hornets to lose their grip or fall as well. This allows the bumblebees to wrestle with the hornets until they give up and leave. However, despite their successful defense, the presence of Asian hornets still negatively impacts the growth of bumblebee colonies.