In message <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] writes >I believe that Murray McGregor, who is a very large beekeeper in Scotland, >uses a cell size of about 5.2. Yes, but I doubt if that would be the cause of the difference reported. Though I was given no measurements, the beekeeper emphasised they were a lot smaller than the strains found even a few miles away. He seemed to think they were A.m.m. - perhaps a Scottish variant, peculiar to that glen. The strain was not preserved as the bees were moved elsewhere. -- James Kilty :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::