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What is nuptical flight?

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Queen bee is a functional female bee present in each hive and feeds on Royal jelly. The virgin queen bee mates only once in her life. During the breeding season in winter, a unique flight takes place by the queen bee followed by several drones. This flight is called ..nuptial flight...
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