Now what's this all about?

[E1M]

Good morning, or is it?
My wife noticed some of our bees were conglomerating beneath the hive last evening, and clinging to the underside of the open mesh floor.
Is this normal?
They are still there this morning!
See attached picture. There are about 50 or so bees.
Any ideas?

E

 

[bobster]

I don't think there is any reason to worry.

I have OMFs as well, and my bees do the same. I think they tend to do this when the weather is hot.

In my case I just double checked they had plenty of space inside and left them to it. When it gets colder they'll probably rock up back inside.

Bobster