Hi
Two different reasons enter my head for dances noticed on the outside of
swarms...firstly they may be to do with foraging activities from the cluster
itself...secondly they may be part of the avalanche of scout recruitmment
that nominates which of many possible sites will ultimately be chosen by the
colony.
This selection process starts several days before the swarm issues and is
rarely complete when swarming occurs.
Dave Cushman

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