Giant Bumblebee

The wings of this massive bumblebee create a thunderous droning.

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.

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Giant bumblebees spend their time pollinating giant flora while feeding upon the sweet nectar.

A giant bumblebee is 7 to 10 feet long. Coloration ranges from black with yellow, orange, or red bands, to entirely black.

Bumblebee, Giant
Large vermin
Hit Dice	6d8+18 (45 hp)
Initiative	+1
Speed	20 ft. (4 squares), Fly 60 ft. (poor)
Armor Class	15 (-1 size, +1 Dexterity, +5 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple	+4/+12
Attack	Sting +7 melee (1d6+6 plus poison)
Full Attack	Sting +7 melee (1d6+6 plus poison)
Space/Reach	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Poison
Special Qualities	Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves	Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +3
Abilities	Strength 18, Dexterity 12, Constitution 14, Intelligence —, Wisdom 13, Charisma 11
Skills	Spot +5, Survival +1*
Feats	Hover (B)
Environment	Temperate plains
Organization	Solitary or nest (2-7)
Challenge Rating	3
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment	–

COMBAT

Giant bumblebees generally won’t bother other creatures, but will deliver a painful sting if threatened or otherwise disturbed.

Poison (Ex): Injury, Fortitude DC 17, initial and secondary damage 1d4 Constitution. The save DC is Constitution-based and includes a +2 racial bonus. Unlike other giant bees, a giant bumblebee that successfully stings another creature does not leave its stinger in the creature (and does not die).

Skills: Giant bumblebees have a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks. *They also have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks to orient themselves.

Originally appeared in Monster Manual II (1983).