>I observed an area of about fifteen to twenty cells of honey in a 'V' shape that had a green mold growing out of it. This is new to me, does it mean anything? And what would cause it?
Condensation would be my guess.
>I also noticed that my SMR queen no longer has a paint mark on her. Does the paint wear off or has she been replaced?
Usually there is at least some of the paint left for a couple of years (assuming it's not just white out or something that doesn't last). Sometimes it mostly wears off though. If there is none, I'd guess it's a new queen.
That's another advantage to clipping. Then you'd know for sure.
Condensation would be my guess.
>I also noticed that my SMR queen no longer has a paint mark on her. Does the paint wear off or has she been replaced?
Usually there is at least some of the paint left for a couple of years (assuming it's not just white out or something that doesn't last). Sometimes it mostly wears off though. If there is none, I'd guess it's a new queen.
That's another advantage to clipping. Then you'd know for sure.