>>> suggests that the formation of "winter" (diutinus) bees occurs at their moment of emergence--due to the triggers of the presence of queen pheromone, but without the presence of young larval pheromone.
<><><> Does this mean that we in the south (Lower Alabama) don't get winter bees since our hives normally are never without some brood present throughout the yeara? Mike in LA
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