Peter L. Borst <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Maybe you could explain how the Pennsylvanian Italian bee is somehow less
>exotic than, say, the Californian Carniolans, or the Russian Macedonians,
>or even the Arizonian Africans?

Peter,

I made no mention of  a “Pennsylvanian Italian bee” in my letter.

By saying exotic, I mean to distinguish outside stock from domestic stock.
exotic, Webster’s definition:
“strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual”

>What is needed now is to leave behind the purebreed mindset and look for
>an amalgamated honey bee with health and vigor as the chief criteria. It
>matters little what it is called.

As in the naturally adapted ferals criteria then? ;)

I agree, call it what ever you want, and what ever strain! 
As long as  >>>>‘desired traits are there’<<<<  

IMO, The Italian and other domestic stock has long been selected 
for 'desired traits' and perhaps not being looked at closely enough.
That is the intent of my letter.

Best Wishes, 

Joe Waggle ~ Derry, PA 
‘Bees Gone Wild Apiaries' 
FeralBeeProject.com 

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