Hi Peter & All,

> I have recently noticed an unusual colour pollen in two of my apiaries,
both
> in combs and on the varroa floor.
>
> The colour, a purple/blue
>

Peter, do you have Willow Herb (Fireweed Here in Alaska) near your Apiaries?
Fireweed pollen changes color as it dries and gets older, it starts out blue
on the bees pollen baskets and turns purple and then nearly black when dry.
  .  ..
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Keith Malone
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