Small colonies, live 20m above ground, swarm frequently , make curved comb and produce little honey.
Interesting to see the differences bee breeding has made.
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Interesting to see the differences bee breeding has made.
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‘No one knew they existed’: wild heirs of lost British honeybee found at Blenheim
The ‘ecotype’, thought to have been wiped out by disease and invasive species, is thriving in the estate’s ancient woodlands