These worker
bees are
sharing food
and
pheromones.
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Bees fan their
wings to
remove water
from the nectar
and to spread
scent
messages.
This worker bee
is exposing a
scent gland,
which calls
other bees to
join it.
The workers are
dancing to
communicate the
quality and
direction of the
nectar source.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: The Life of the Bee (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers
in developing countries)