On Feb 28, 2007, at 1:54 PM, Bill Truesdell wrote (in small part):

> For me, the only issue is does the dance impart information? I believe 
> it does, based on the fact that it is used by swarms to locate a new 
> home.


    No, I don't believe the dance language hypothesis is necessary to 
explain swarm movement.  See:   beesource.com/pov/wenner/abjjan1992.htm


    After all, when a swarm moves through the air, almost all bees are 
flying pretty much in circles, being led as a whole by bees that have 
flown repeatedly to the target site.  Nasanov odor would suffice for an 
explanation.  When the swarm alights, that odor pervades the area !


										Adrian

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