>A few days ago I posted on this topic, pointing out that bald headed brood
> was noticed at least one hundred years ago. Before varroa mites. So, it
> probably has nothing to do with varroa in particular, don't you think?.
>

What I'm seeing since I started keeping varroa-resistant bees is exposed
purple-eyed pupae unlike anything I'd seen before.  Others have also noted.
 I have a strong suspicion that it has something to do with mite resistance.


Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
ScientificBeekeeping.com

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