Hi folks,
Has anyone here been stung by a female Xylocopa virginica? The internet tells me that they have powerful stings, but I recently tested the sting of a female and her stinger was unable to pierce my skin. I have a video of the pictured individual trying to sting me repeatedly, stinger repeatedly visible, but no actual stinging occuring. This is NOT a request to go get yourself stung… but for those that HAVE tried to/been stung by this species, please chime in.
Thanks,
Jake
