Shawna, Greetings from UK Yes there is an obsession here with clipping Q wings. I don't, just because it seems a very unkind thing to do. I once heard an expert on insect flight say that there are sensory nerve endings on insect wings especially the leading edge; that put me off the idea altogether! So I do lose some swarms but as you sensibly point out they would probably go anyway if other forms of basic control have been done and the urge to swarm remains. I do mark Q's though. I also like your thoughts on pollen colours and identification I'm glad someone else likes to look closely at bees while they are on flowers. Have you noticed that sometimes after lifting off from a flower a bee will hover and apparently discard pollen. It is possible to see tiny specks of something falling while they rub their back legs together. I regret I've never bothered to try to catch some of the material to identify it. I cannot remember now which plant it was on at the time. Something to look out for again this season. Best Wishes Glyn Davies, Ashburton, Devon UK