Bumblebee Queen, Giant
This is a giant-sized bumblebee, much larger than its normal sized counterpart.
Bumblebee Queen, Giant (CR 5)
Large VerminAlignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 60 feet; Perception +5
Speed: 20 feet, Fly 60 feet (good)
Space: 10 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 18, touch 11, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +7 natural, -1 size)Hit Points: 52 (8d8+16)
Saving Throws: Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +3
Immunity: mind-affecting effects
Offense
Melee: sting +9 (2d6+7 plus poison)Reach: 5 feet
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | - | 13 (+1) | 11 (+0) |
CMB +11
CMD 23 (+32 vs. Trip)
Feats:
Skills: Fly +4, Perception +5, Survival +1 (+5 to keep from getting lost)
- Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception, +4 Survival to keep from getting lost
Special Abilities
Poison (Ex)
- Delivery: Sting-injury
- Fortitude Save: 16
- Frequency: 1/round for 6 rounds
- Track: Critical Constitution
- Saves: 1 save
Ecology
Environment: Temperate Forests or PlainsOrganization: solitary, buzz (2-5), or hive (11-20)
Treasure: none
Giant bumblebees generally behave like their much smaller relatives, building underground nests and burrows. Workers collect nectar and pollen and build or repair the burrow while the queen creates a brood chamber where she lays her eggs. The queen lays her eggs over the entire summer months.
In late summer and early autumn, the eggs hatch, forming new drones and queens. Both drones and queens leave the nest to mate with other bumblebees. A giant bumblebee is about 8 feet long with a black body striped with yellow bands.
Giant bumblebees are generally passive creatures. If threatened however, or if their nest is disturbed, they respond by stinging their opponents.
Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene.
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