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Don't forget about these friendly fellows:
Asian murder hornets.
Yes they are over 2 inches or 5cm long, they are huge, and are a menace. Unfortunately due to climate change they've found a foothold in Western Europe and are pretty common these days. The advice is to not kill them, but instead try to figure out where the nest is by following them. That way they can be cleared properly instead of just killing the one. Plus getting in a fight with them is a good way to get hurt, so don't do that.
For those who are allergic, they're all shit because they're all deadly predators.
It's also good to know that honeybees will not attack humans unless provoked. What they will do is fly very close to you because your scent is interesting. They probably won't land, because it's not something they want or need, but they will take an interest in you and that might seem aggressive, so a person might try to swat them away. If you do that, the bee may sting.
As someone who is allergic to bees, I have had to train myself to remain calm in their presence. I no longer fear them, per se, but I'm also aware that they could choose to kill me. Just like I can choose to kill them. So I will be a little more cautious. I'll stop, and look for a safe way to create distance. Bees rarely pursue someone they do not intend to sting.

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