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Re: Dragonflies
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Tim Morris <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 22 May 2001 19:24:58 EDT
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In a message dated 5/22/01 5:29:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< Now the summer is (hopefully) upon us at last, this seems an opportune
 moment to ask whether anyone has actually seen a dragonfly catch or kill a
 bee. I have been able to find references to only two British species, Anax
 imperator and Aeschna cyanea, taking bees. >>

So far I have not actually seen a dragonfly take a bee-and I have a bunch in
my yard. However I have watched a large "yellow Jacket" colored hornet, (my
brother in law calls them wood hornets) run of with a couple. This was before
I used a badminton racket on it.

TIM MORRIS

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