Hello Roger & All,

>Do you want a post on it?

I would love a post on the mysterious cyprian bee! There is another bee
which I am more interested in which I believe you have got knowledge of but
lets take one race at a time.

Every time I get a look at an old beekeeping book there are several items I
turn to first. One is what the author had to say about the races of the
period.

The cyprian bee is often compared with african bees as far as aggressiveness
by the old writers. I can provide books & authors.

Some say the Italian bee came from the cyprian bee.

Some say the cyprian bee was a tremendous honey producer.

What is your opinion on the above statements by the old masters Roger?

Does your modern day cyprian bee still have the characteristic yellow shield
crescent and orange underside? Are all the rings bordered with black? The
fuzz bands brown?

The old masters said in pure form the cyprian bee was the most beautiful bee
of the period.

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions I have had for a very long
time! Your observations will be an asset to the archives!

Sincerely,
Bob Harrison

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