>>but why would bees bring 80% fungal spores of a "pollen sample" home Because the rust fungi have evolved to trick the bees. For more info see: http://scientificbeekeeping.com/fried-eggs-identified/ <http://scientificbeekeeping.com/fried-eggs-identified/> -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html