Virgin and Worker Size Comparison

[Aisha]

Here is a size comparison between a worker and this small queen.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1370/1321923025_f726570bc8_m.jpg

I am sorry she died. :( She was so pretty.

[Parke County Queen]

Is this the queen that you found ouside the hive?

[Aisha]

Is this the queen that you found ouside the hive?

Yes, that's her upside down.

A few bees drowned in heavy, sudden downpours yesterday...like the one we are having right now!