On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:08:25 -0400, Bill Truesdell
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>Interesting that all the discussion about cell size leaves out the
>important fact that there are different bees in different areas and you
>will find differences in cell size between bee races and even within the
>race in different climates. 

Referring back to what I said early on in this discussion:

> Wild honey bees instinctively build the size that is correct for that
species in that locale.

I don't think "races" of honey bees means much in the USA or other areas
where multiple strains of bees have been imported for centuries.

Pete 

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