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Honey bee colony creates 'Mexican wave' to ward off intruders

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Giant honey bees, native to south Asia, use a technique called 'shimmering' to ward off potential intruders. They raise their abdomens in the air and shake them, creating a ripple effect across an open hive that looks like a Mexican wave. If a hornet or wasp - major predators of bees - manages to penetrate the defence, the bees will use a different technique to cook the intruder alive. Original Article:

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