Dave Cushman writes:
While Thelytoky is exhibited strongly in Capensis, it does
occur in all races of Apis Mellifera, but in all except
Capensis, it is very rare.

Reply:
Maybe in today's modern world and concerning artificially
enlarged bees that are not allowed to outmate, but instead
are regularly requeened with stock from breeders/queens
inseminated it might be rare, for beekeepers are taught to
destroy laying workers rather then work with them for the
good they do.

Given the chance and following a program with selection and
outbreeding combined, the trait is readily found in most
all races and out here with italian and caucasian type
strains it has been known to be well established when
looked for. But then since documentation locally back in
the 1980s, others would rather say otherwise for own needs
today, rather then learn from what could be had when the
trait is used properly and the bees need.

Regards,

Dee A. Lusby 



 
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