Is wide-striped sweat bee dangerous?
Wide-striped sweat bee is an expert in brewing honey, and generally does not actively attack people, but it also has stings like other bees. When it is threatened or the nest is destroyed, it will take the initiative to attack. There will be slight pain after being stung, and some sensitive people will appear red and swollen.

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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Bugs

Order
Bees

Family
Sweat bees

Genus
Furrow bees

Species
Wide-striped sweat bee (Halictus farinosus)