>Even with surface temperatures of 70c, it would still be a very hot environment for a colony to cope with Well, of course it would. It seems absurd to me to think otherwise. >Most quotes on this subject are similar to the one found in Apis-UK Issue What A.O. Wilson wrote in his classic book has more credence to me than what has been found on the internet and quoted in a newsletter. You will have to make up your own mind. Regards, Dick Allen -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---