Swarming In Honey Bees: Part II. Swarming Across the Honey Bee Genus and Non-Reproductive Swarming

摘要

In Part I of this series, we examined the historical origins of swarm control and reviewed the role that both workers and the queen play in orchestrating swarming. We now turn to a broader overview of what is known about swarming and the lessons thatmay be learnt from all honey bee species.