Harmful Effects of Golden sweat bee

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Harmful Effects of Golden sweat bee

Augochlorella aurata

A species of Sweat bees, Also known as Golden green sweat bee

Golden sweat bee's sting can cause localized pain or discomfort in humans and other animals upon contact. The venom is mild and primarily defensive. Effects on birds and insects may lead to avoidance behaviors but are not life-threatening.

Toxic to Animals

Is the Golden sweat bee poisonous?

Toxic to Animals

Toxic Group Type

Vertebrates, Invertebrates

Toxic Objects Examples

Frogs, birds, other insects

Toxic Stage

Adults

Toxin Function

Means of Prey

Toxic Secreting Methods

Sting

Toxic Ways

Sting

Risk Level

Mild

Golden sweat bee uses its sting as a means of capturing prey. The organism's venom is mild and is primarily a defensive tool rather than an aggressive one. When other animals, such as humans or frogs, come into contact with the toxin via a sting, they might experience localized pain or discomfort. Birds and other insects can also be affected if they interact with golden sweat bee during its adult toxic stage, potentially leading to avoidance behaviors.

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