Afterswarm

/ˈæf.tɚ.swɔrm/ noun

A secondary swarm of insects, especially bees, that departs after the initial swarm has left the hive.

Compound of 'after' and 'swarm' (from Old English 'swearm'). Beekeeping term for successive departures of honey bee colonies.

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