Drone Engorgement in Honey Bee Swarms
| Autor: | Burgett, D. Michael |
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| Zdroj: | Annals of the Entomological Society of America; September 1973, Vol. 66 Issue: 5 p1005-1005, 1p |
| Abstrakt: | Male Apis mellifera L. (drones) accompanying reproductive swarms were analyzed for honey stomach contents to determine if they engorge honey prior to or during swarming. No evidence for engorgement was found. A diurnal feeding rhythm in drones was observed in nonswarming colonies. |
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