> what number of colonies, and in how many areas, has this observation actually been reported from?
Four neighboring states, so far:
Here in central Vermont we are seeing what appears to be an increase in drone egg laying heading into the fall.
I'm seeing the same thing in central Massachusetts.
I have one hive showing this pattern of drone laying, and last week cleared out a patch of 3 swarm cells. It was the only hive (of 10) showing this pattern. Skillman, NJ
I am seeing the same in my hives Western Catskill Mountains NY
PLB
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