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Subject:	Mating Sign
From:	Chris Slade <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:20:00 -0400
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I asked Sue Cobey about this. She says: "Yes "mated" queens are more attractive to drones.


The mating sign has ultra violet properties which is also a factor in stimulating multiple drones to mate.  So a queen in flight  with a mating sign is more attractive."

Chris

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