Hi Dennis & all

In a rising population, available nutrition is spread more thinly than in a
falling one.

I think that came from Malthus originally, but I reckon it applies to bees
in the differences beween spring build up and autumn decline.

Perhaps this is advantageous, as the most well fed bees will have the
difficult time of winter to negotiate. Maybe it is this reason that bees
become 'fitter and fatter' rather than any perceived notion of approaching
winter?


Best Regards & 73s, Dave Cushman... G8MZY
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