I don't know the circumstances by which this worker was caught (is it possible that they were holding the eggs during that time?)
Regardless, workers (especially from orphaned colonies) do lay eggs, but since the eggs are unfertilized, they will only produce layabout males.
What Species Is This "Queen"?
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Re: What Species Is This "Queen"?
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
Re: What Species Is This "Queen"?
Does it look like a camponotus noveboracensis queen?
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Re: What Species Is This "Queen"?
It's not a queen. We would need clearer photographs with better lighting to make an attempt at the species. Include images of the front of the head.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
Re: What Species Is This "Queen"?
I did not scoop up any eggs in the test tube because the ant just crawled in(I didn't see eggs with it and it was alone without other ants)
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