[simon1ltd]

There are multiple species of bees. I’m specifically referring to honey bees. I’ve not studied the other varieties.

I’m not aware of any studies, and most would have taken place well before the internet and electronic records were a thing.

I can state that my hives have swarmed several times, so those bees were “out there” — and the genetics I see in 2nd and 3rd generation brood show there’s quite a few different breeds in this area.

[amanaplanacanal]

Ah! Normally when I read about wild bees in the US I assume they are talking about native species, not honeybees. This makes more sense now.