When they ball up on a limb like that with no hive, it is a swarm. They have left the hive they derived from, and are looking for a new place to establish a new hive. Kind of homeless at that point, so to speak. When balled up like that, they actually got scouts out during daylight hours looking for a new home. When ones found, the scout that found it will return and direct the swarm to it. That's kind of the gist of what's going on.
Not sure that I believe the non-stinging part of being in that phase. Because I've seen it happen. I'd say they are less likely at that point if left alone, but still likely to sting if you mess with them.
Hostility varies from one swarm to another. I have honey bee hives in my yard. Mostly pretty docile. Friend of mine actually does the bee keeping. He has caught multiple swarms right here in my yard. I call him to come over if I see a swarm. He caught a swarm here last Friday. I think he could of boxed that particular swarm without wearing his bee suite. But, I have seen him get stung 3 or 4 times catching a swarm, even though he was wearing a bee suite.
Depends on the day. Depends on the hive. And probably more importantly, depends on what type of bee's. Some breeds are way more aggressive.
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