Hello Aaron and all,
I didn't say I didn't believe the drone didn't die only that the subject has
been the cause of heated debates at bee meetings.  Maybe as Karen said male
beekeepers do not want to admit the truth about drones. Dies after mating.
Wow!  Several researchers have said the drone can live up to a hour before
dying after mating. Where is a paramedic when you need one?
Could be worse the female Black Widow spider eats her mate after breeding!
Bob