Randy quoted: "This study found evidence of prior hybridization between 
the 2 groups, based on the presence of a presumptive European mtDNA 
marker, although the population

was *morphometrically indistinguishable* from African A m scutellata 
(Moritz and Meusel, 1991). A large-scale allozyme study also revealed 
that populations of this region express significant levels of European- 
derived introgression, although morphometrically they are quite 
"African" (Lobo et al, 1989)."

So, as, evidently, African bees and their Afro-European hybrids can be 
distinguished morphometrically (and therefore inexpensively!) from 
European bees, why not use this as an objective test, rather than 
relying on relative 'stinginess'?   There are very many factors that 
can may a hive appear 'stingy' , most of which have nothing to do with 
their race.

Chris





  

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