> Am I off base for questioning this conclusion?
Well, it was the considered conclusion of Dr. Ernesto Guzman-Novoa (Department of Environmental Biology, University of Guelph). He has worked with bees from Mexico to Canada and has dedicated his life to the study of them. I know Ernesto & I value his opinion more than almost anyone.
plb
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