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Mellifers (ME-li-fuhr) are bee-like creatures that live and operate as part of a swarm with a hive mentality. The leader of a Mellifer hive is referred to as a Mellischwuler. Their hives are large and are where they harvest their own venom to use as a weapon. They have a connection with normal honeybees and often use them to provide cover for their movements. Mellifers' only natural enemies are Hexenbiests. Mellifers are the only Wesen seen thus far who are openly friendly towards the Grimms. The Mellischwuler of Portland's hive suggested that the Mellifers and the Grimms were old allies, with the Mellifers warning the Grimms of impending supernatural threats. She advised him that being a Grimm is "more important" than being a good police officer. Mellifer is the Latin word for honey-bearing, from which is derived Apis mellifera, the scientific name for the European honeybee.