Randy, I agree that there probably are microbes in the larval gut...but I'm not sure off the top of my head that anyone has documented them. Remember, until recently it was considered gospel that the honeystomach was sterile as well. deknow ____________________________________________________________ Nutrition Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/c?cp=Xqlmmdf_HqZ13lmkTdllkwAAJ1GYh4LMlrx5Sko2bwEETtn7AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASQwAAAAA= *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L