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msscha Guard Bee

Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Posts: 59 Location: Newberry, FL, USA
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject: A Truly New Bee! |
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I got this picture yesterday during the official state inspection of the hive. A newly emerging bee!
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WileyHunter Moderator Bee
Joined: 13 Jan 2014 Posts: 125 Location: Batesville, IN USA
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 12:03 am Post subject: |
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That's terrific! I love looking at all the hive pics, here and on FB, this is top of the list for great shots! |
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msscha Guard Bee

Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Posts: 59 Location: Newberry, FL, USA
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Thank you! She came out so quickly that I was happily surprised to find the picture worked. |
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