I am currently examining the southern extent of Africanized
honey bees in Argentina. The literature seems to define a
zone of saturation which exists. The outer fringe of this
zone corresponds with an isoline representing a mean high
July temperature (coldest month south of Equator) of 16 C
degrees (60 F degrees).
The litureture that I have seen is a few years old. Are the
Africanized honey bees found any further south? Also, are there
any indications that the vegetation (desert and desert shrub)
of southern Argentina has limited southern spread? Are there
any other factors involved in limiting the spread of
Africanized honey bees?
Any comments would Bee appreciated.
Thanks
Robert Burke
Southwest Texas State
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