They are not fighting in my opinion. They are greeting or feeding.
Bees almost always fight by trying to work the stinger into position.
Bob
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From: "Bob Hack" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 12:56 AM
Subject: [BEE-L] Bees - Kissing or fighting?
I have posted a picture I took yesterday at
http://www.pbase.com/image/26790039
Are these two bees fighting, or simply sharing the same food?
Bob
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