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I have a new queen and was wondering if she mates with drones from her hive or other drones on the mating flight ?
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Treat yourself to a copy of Mating Biology of honey bees (Apis mellifera)
By GUDRUN KOENIGER, if you would like to know more.
Treat yourself to a copy of Mating Biology of honey bees (Apis mellifera)
By GUDRUN KOENIGER, if you would like to know more.
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She flies to a more distant DCA than the ones her brothers fly in.
If you have a little time to spare have a look st this excellent explanation of honey bee mating behaviour.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cI26DLS2CyM
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Had a look at the link fantastic lecture thanks its cleared everything up
