"There was half a bee (front half) lying on the ground outside the hive with all the legs kicking." Several types of critters can do this. Have you seen yellow jackets or other wasps/hornets around there lately? But it could have been any of a dozen things. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::