Bees eating eggs and larvae is what I have always heard. You never see them
dragging out larvae, now, do you? I often see pupae and mature bees dead on
the porch. ButI am sure that they eat these too.

Perhaps it depends on the nutritional needs of the hive. Probably they would
rather eat fresh pollen for protein, but will accept live or dead brood at
certain times.

I have seen swarms clean out dead hives, and I assume they "eat" most of the
mess. It may be more a matter of expediency than "cannabilism". Eat the
small stuff, drag the big stuff out.

isis

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