Denis, you could be looking at varroa.  Go to  http://maarec.cas.psu.edu/
and look at their slide set for good pictures on varroa.  If this is what it
is, you should treat ASAP.  If it is varroa, your hive will calapse soon if
not treated.  Hopes this helps.  Bob

Dennis Crutchfield wrote:

> Hey beekeeps,
> I have found a little red dot ,on top of the thorax of some of my bees. =
> Does anyone have any idea what it is. Doesnt seem to effect them, but =
> wondering what it might be.
> thanks
> preacher
> p.s. I guess that is what you call the thorax. It is the place most =
> queens are painted on.:)