Bee Swarm
May 23, 2012 18:39:09 #
Pw0812151
Loc: St. Petersburg
I have been fascinated by bees since I did a science fair project on them in the 6th grade. Today, the hive in our back yard swarmed, one of the coolest things I have ever watched.
May 23, 2012 18:45:52 #
Great shot. We just saw one on Sunday morning in a park near our home. It sure makes you stop and watch in awe. Thanks for sharing.
May 23, 2012 20:16:32 #
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May 24, 2012 17:42:04 #
I'm allergic too... ahh.... Do they do that when the hive gets to big ? I think I heard something to that nature. Please enlighten me! Jen :-) :-)
May 24, 2012 22:55:07 #
Pw0812151
Loc: St. Petersburg
Yes, the hive 'grows' a new queen (all worker bees are female, any egg that is female has the potential to me a queen, the workers feed the developing bee a special diet that results in a queen). The hive then splits with the virgin queen and a large portion heading off to start a new hive. Scouts are sent ahead to look for a good spot. When a likely spot is found, the scouts mark the trail and the swarm follows.
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