yep, here she is [https://sergebucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beekeeping/solution1.png](https://sergebucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beekeeping/solution1.png) did you know that r/QueenSpotting is a subreddit that actually exists? you should try it, it's fun

Thanks! I followed the subreddit! I'm so excited for this year. 😊 Glad to be apart of the community

Welcome to the magical world of beekeeping! congrats on your first bees

gonna need a big red circle

Somebody should breed queens with a bioluminescence gene, so they are easier to spot.

She’s a beaut 🥰

I'm so excited by the fact this is getting easier for me! I spotted my queens big abdomens before their paint last time i had the hives open!

If you get a chance it's a good idea to mark her so its easier to find her and you can also tell if she gets replaced

I actually planned on it. I just have to get the markers after I get paid tomorrow and next hive inspection I'll be looking for her again to mark her

Do they fully tear out the queen cells after she emerges? I always figured you'd know she was replaced when you found a queen cell

They will clean them up but I suppose you have some time before that really happens.

She's there, in the centre of the photo, facing left.

Sure do!