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Title: My Dark Queen
Post by: Understudy on May 20, 2009, 07:12:07 PM
Even the photos don't do her justice.  But she is one heavy laying mother.

(http://www.brendhanhorne.com/coppermine_dir/albums/userpics/10001/normal_1241723818877.jpg) (http://www.brendhanhorne.com/coppermine_dir/displayimage.php?album=192&pos=0)


Sincerely,
Brendhan

Title: Re: My Dark Queen
Post by: HAB on May 20, 2009, 07:31:34 PM
She looks just like some Bees I picked up last year.  They were rearing large amounts of Brood early in the year (Jan 15) with excellent pattern.  Were supposed to be a mix Russian-Carnolian-Caucasion but don't know for certain.  Great workers, brought in large amounts of pollen and honey.  But would start stinging if you got within 20ft of the hives.
Title: Re: My Dark Queen
Post by: pdmattox on May 20, 2009, 07:36:29 PM
Is that one of those South Floridain open mated queens? :evil:
Title: Re: My Dark Queen
Post by: Understudy on May 20, 2009, 07:38:56 PM
Quote from: pdmattox on May 20, 2009, 07:36:29 PM
Is that one of those South Floridain open mated queens? :evil:

Nah, it must be one of those inbred melliferia melliferia .  :evil:

Sincerely,
Brendhan

Title: Re: My Dark Queen
Post by: pdmattox on May 20, 2009, 07:49:14 PM
She is a nice one.