Another Look Inside a Hive
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The other day, we did an inspection of the Elizabeth Taylor hive. I spotted larval bees, and finally saw eggs. Bees' eggs are so insanely tiny that you really have to have good eyes, and an ability to see minute variations in pattern.
What we didn't notice at the time, but spotted later on my photographs was the colony's queen.
I've labeled this photograph, so you can examine the queen, a drone (or male bee), and some other features.
To read about hive inspections, click here. If you have questions, I'll try to answer them. I've been going on and on about bees on the blog lately, and I'm not sure if I've been clear or confusing.
The other day, we did an inspection of the Elizabeth Taylor hive. I spotted larval bees, and finally saw eggs. Bees' eggs are so insanely tiny that you really have to have good eyes, and an ability to see minute variations in pattern.
What we didn't notice at the time, but spotted later on my photographs was the colony's queen.
I've labeled this photograph, so you can examine the queen, a drone (or male bee), and some other features.
To read about hive inspections, click here. If you have questions, I'll try to answer them. I've been going on and on about bees on the blog lately, and I'm not sure if I've been clear or confusing.
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Regardless, keep it up. I think it's fascinating. I read blogs to learn new stuff, mostly.