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Writer of small fictions. Creator of "Creature of Near Kingdoms", "Lorn Song of the Bachelor", and other SEAsian fevers. Port Dickson, Malaysia. https://zedecksiew.tumblr.com/

Zedeck Siew

Was initially a bit hesitant, since I read that Apis florea nests may recycle wax from old hives to build new ones---but their current hive (in another branch of the mangosteen tree) is identical in size, and doesn't seem to be expanding further, so figured it'd be okay? 2/2

Decided to cut down the abandoned beehive in our mangosteen tree, after seeing that its cells were all empty. It smells like honey! Even though there isn't any. @chincarok.bsky.social wants to melt it down and use the beeswax to make candles! #localfauna 1/

Since PTSD is being invoked to excuse any and all abuse and misconduct, let us acknowledge where it is most common. .... From my book Recollections of My Nonexistence.

Question: is it okay to cut this comb down, see whether it has honey? Have the bees abandoned this hive? Why? What species of bee is this? A quick Google tells me that Apis florea builds exposed, single-comb hives; are found in Malaysia; and periodically move nests. Help, internet hive mind! 2/2

Was today years old when I found out that the Noice meme guy, Michael Rosen, children's author, poet, and academic, is also a life-long Marxist. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael... 1/

Querying the hive mind about bees: Last weekend we noticed a bee hive (single comb, exposed) in our mangosteen tree. It is active, and crowded dark with bees. Today we noticed a similar comb, in a different branch---but apparently abandoned? (The comb in the photo.) #localfauna 1/

How I found out: (This was a very good conversation!) youtu.be/URpIy_pWthk?... 2/2

The active beehive in our mangosteen tree, for comparison. We first noticed it last weekend, when monkeys raided the tree (the mangosteen is fruiting) and were promptly chased off by offended bees.