Red fire ant egg?

[Danw190]

I caught this fire ant queen about a week ago, and I checked on it today, and it has a red egg. Is this normal?https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vko5_xjaAEMwcA1AIqO_Pfew8UxSJynW/view?usp=drivesdk

[bugging3out]

It’s normal it’s just a little different.
It will turn into any worker like normal.

[Danw190]

Thanks, so far it’s only had that one. Do they normally lay only one egg at a time?

[bugging3out]

Some can but most will lay multiple eggs.
Don’t worry they will still grow even after that egg hatches.

[Danw190]

Thanks for the info. It’s my first solenopsis, and I’ve been waiting all winter for them.

[Antmanboy]

Good luck! This is my 3rd solenopsis but I almost had luck with number 2. You should make a journal about her.

[Danw190]

I might if the eggs hatch alright.

[Danw190]

Good luck! This is my 3rd solenopsis but I almost had luck with number 2. You should make a journal about her.

I'm taking your advice and have now started a journal about her.

[bugging3out]

What is that queen, a solenopsis gemienta?

[Danw190]

I’m pretty sure is an invicta, because that’s all I’ve seen in Alabama