>
> >I've observed a number of my hives producing both yellow and black drones
> this year, so figured that the queen must have both Italian and possibly
> Russian/Carniolian lineage.
My Russians run the gamut of colors from yellowish to jet black. I feel
that it is a misconception that Russians are dark--I hope that Charlie will
chime in!
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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