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Date:	Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:13:40 -0800
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Subject:	Re: The colors bees don't see/fashion news
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> It is reported that honeybees cannot
> see or detect the color red.
>  
> So why are most of our bee suits white?  Why not red? 
> We'd be "invisible."

I believe it's because they red looks black, a color associated with predators.

But I have to ask, if an intruder broke into your home what would freak you out more, if he were dressed in black or if he were invisible?
:)

Eugene Makovec
Kirkwood MO USA
 

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