> My contention is that the lifespan of the honey bee
> is not counted out in days, but in miles flown.
I agree with Jim, or more accurately, perhaps, number of wingbeats.
This subject is covered in depth in two articles that I wrote at
http://www.scientificbeekeeping.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59
Randy Oliver
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