The queen died shortly after hibernation, and left bunch of nanitics behind. In a test tube. So I gave them a bioactive retirement jar to live rest of their lives in peace.
But now Lasius niger nuptial flights are happening/have happened. And I started to wonder, what would happen, if I were to introduce a new queen to the queenless colony? Would they accept her, or would hemolymph be spilled?
Thank you for your replies.
Queenless Lasius niger colony
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Re: Queenless Lasius niger colony
Most of the time, the colony would just kill the queen but if you're lucky, they will accept her.
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Re: Queenless Lasius niger colony
Should I just give it a try and hope for the best? Maybe chill them down a bit before trying?
Re: Queenless Lasius niger colony
You can, but it isn't foolproof.
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Re: Queenless Lasius niger colony
I would just try and start over.
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.
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