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Re: Effect of heat on drone fertility - recant
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Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:15:24 +0000
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<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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