CHAPTER XXIV 



THE SWARMING OF BEES 



In respect to mind-blending, I have so far 

 maintained that aU the units of a group, irre- 

 spective of sex and age, are of an equality ; 

 but as all rules have exceptions, it is well to 

 look into nature for one which may prove the 

 rule in this instance. Possibly it may be dis- 

 covered in Hymenoptera ; therefore, let us 

 take another glance at these insects. 



The " swarming " of bees is not only an 

 extraordinary sight, but is significant when 

 taken in conjunction with my proposition. 



What is this wonderfvil attraction which 

 enthrals the worker - bees ? " The queen, 

 naturally." Yes, in every sense the " swarm- 

 ing " process is a natural scheme which en- 

 sures the continuity of this particular species. 

 Overcrowding necessitates distribution, and 

 as in the case of the processionary cater- 

 pillars, it is imperative that the bees keep 

 together when seeking to form a fresh colony, 

 a special means has been evolved to meet the 



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