I am looking for a guide, preferably a modern one, to the different 
species, sub-species and varieties of honey bees.  It would be handy to 
have a chart, or a quick reference guide, that connects common names to 
scientific names and gives a brief description of distinguishing 
characteristics and maybe places of origin.  You know, like a field guid to 
the honey bees of the world.  Because, frankly I sometimes have a hard time 
keeping track of the relationships between all the different bees that are 
being discussed and compared here.  Surely such a thing exists.  Would 
someone let me/us know where to get a hold of something like that?

Steve Noble

  

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