In a message dated 02/08/2009 03:57:14 GMT Standard Time,
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<<I had no idea that selection for wax moth intolerance was ever a
criterion!
In my experience, all EHB appear to be intolerant of wax moth. Your
statement interests me greatly--have you, or others, noticed that there is
much variability in wax moth tolerance in various lines of bees?
Randy Oliver>>
Native British bees used to have a reputation for tolerating wax moth, at
least with some of the advocates of imported bees. Beowulf Cooper
attributes this to 'some strains', and I've never put it to the test, but as a
result I'd expect to see noticeable variations (I don't know how great) in wax
moth tolerance here. It's the first time I've heard of anyone selecting for
it though.
Regards,
Robert Brenchley
Birmingham UK
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