> So it makes me wonder whether what you are observing is the rearing of diploid drones.
Hi Randy
Interesting suggestion, but wouldn't that imply that multiple individuals had multiple hives with highly inbred queens? I would look for some other commonality, such as mite treatment, or some environmental factor that they have in common
PLB
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