> I'd guess that initially, soneone's wrist, as well as being
> available to be stung, might have had a watch band, adding a bit
> of "animal" odor and crossing the threshold of inciting a bee to
> sting.
<etc.>
the colour contast between the band and the wrist also attracts the bees.
They seem particularly attracted to sting in areas where there are strong
visual contrasts, movement, and/or moisture.
i assume that a high contrast area appears analagous to movement in
the bees way of seeing things.
Regards
Allen
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0
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