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Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:15:54 +0100
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Joe Mc Cool wrote:
> bees foraging here in the North of Ireland are returning with lots of
> white powdery stuff on their backs.  Is this pollen ? 

Probably Water Balsam:

http://www.t-c-m-rd.co.uk/invasive-weeds/himalayan-balsam/

It leaves a long greyish-white stripe down their back.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
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