Randy:

> I also question A cerana's lack of propolis--can someone on the List with
> experience with A cerana confirm.

The cerana that I have seen in Kerala and Thailand did not appear to use any 
propolis.
Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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