Question

when do females begin their mid - summer molt?
after brood - rearing
during brood - rearing
after breeding
before breeding

Explanation:

In entomology (specifically for species like honey bees), female workers initiate their mid-summer molt while they are still engaged in brood-rearing activities, as the timing aligns with their active colony duties and physiological cycles.

Answer:

B. During brood-rearing