>Typically my more Russian
leaning genetics will cut the spigot of brood off fast, while my Italian
leaning genetics will try to keep it going for as long as possible.
We have the same thing here - native black bees will shut down in July if the is a dearth of forage, but the yellow Italians just keep converting food into brood until they starve - or the beekeeper runs out of money to feed them!
A clear example of local adaptation?
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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