<IR imagery clearly shows that the thorax of flying bees is a concentrated hot spot. JJB
I wonder if that’s one of the benefits of having a narrow “waist”, preventing heat from traveling to the reproductive material during flight. Bakersbeesllc>
We have some data that suggest bees may be able to transfer heat between parts of the body. Also, there's the whole topic of heater bees.
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