Bob, >>Are beekeepers on the list which keep or have kept the Sicilian bee? If so I would love to hear their observations. Their descriptions of the queen bee. Perhaps this will be helpful: ABJ had a nice article on the Sicilian bee in a recent (July?) issue. It had some great photos, including one of the queen. The body coloration of the Sicilian bee was very attractive. Waldemar -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---