What causes the appearance of a large, intimidating cloud of activity near ground nests?
Answer
The visible activity from a large number of emerging and returning insects
A large number of nests concentrated in a high-traffic area leads to a visible cloud of activity as insects emerge and return, which can appear intimidating even though the individuals are harmless unless provoked.
Related Questions
To which insect family do furrow bees primarily belong?What characteristic gives furrow bees their common name?How are furrow bees generally characterized regarding aggression?Under what circumstances do furrow bees typically sting?What is the primary social organization structure for most furrow bees?What feature helps identify the *Orange-legged furrow bee*?Why are members of the Halictidae family sometimes called 'sweat bees'?What ecological service do furrow bees provide?What causes the appearance of a large, intimidating cloud of activity near ground nests?Which statement best describes the defense motivation of furrow bees compared to highly social insects?If mitigation is necessary in a high-traffic area, what is the recommended non-chemical approach mentioned for discouraging seasonal nesting?