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The queen makes mating flight during her early life and stores the sperm from up to 20 drones that she collects on these flights. Drones that mate with her die in the act. She can store the sperm for up to 5 years.

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KBKA Newsletter August 2008

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By John Hendrie
County Newsletter Editor

Published 15.Sep.2008, 6:32pm

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