Hi guys,
I've been reading about ants lately, and from what I can see you cannot tell what a larva will become, a queen, worker or drone.. from there the larva turns into a pupae through metamorphosis. And that is starts becoming distinguishable. But I haven't seen this for myself and googling that doesn't provide answers.
What I'd like to know when an larva has become a pupae, can you see what it will be ?
Can I tell what caste a Pupae will be ?
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Re: Can I tell what caste a Pupae will be ?
Depends on a lot of things. Generally I would say no. Some pupae may be larger but this just might indicate you have a major or super. polymorphic. Queens and males can also be larger as well. I don't know of any way to identify them in pupae stage.
I am sure you will get more info from people who know more than I do.
I am sure you will get more info from people who know more than I do.
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Camponotus Laevigatus
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Camponotus friedae
Camponotus Laevigatus
Formica sp.
Lasius Flavus
Camponotus Modoc
Polyrhacis Dives
Camponotus friedae
Re: Can I tell what caste a Pupae will be ?
some times you can see the difference in larvae such as in the new AntsCanada videos
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