In top bar bee hives, the comb develops in a free-form shape, shown here inverted, during a winter hive checkup. Colony died.

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In top bar bee hives, the comb develops in a free-form shape, shown here inverted, during a winter hive checkup. It was discovered the colony had died.

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Vermont
Photo credit: © Yakoniva / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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