Could this be a Camponotus major??

[HaydenP]

Hello everyone!

I was feeding my ants (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus) today when I noticed (what I think is) a larva in my out world portion that is significantly bigger than the other larvae that I have seen. (I’m not sure why they moved most of the brood that aren’t in the egg stage up to the top) Could this be my first major for the colony?

For reference, I caught the Queen about a year ago and the noticed the first workers last August. They seem to be doing pretty good. There are exactly 20 workers in the enclosure with a good amount more in the pupal stage.

Here is a link to the Imgur post, but if it does not work for any reason, please let me know!
https://imgur.com/a/cJi5nTX

In the pictures, you can see one larva that is large when compared to the other ones.

Thanks!

[antperson24]

Hello everyone!

I was feeding my ants (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus) today when I noticed (what I think is) a larva in my out world portion that is significantly bigger than the other larvae that I have seen. (I’m not sure why they moved most of the brood that aren’t in the egg stage up to the top) Could this be my first major for the colony?

For reference, I caught the Queen about a year ago and the noticed the first workers last August. They seem to be doing pretty good. There are exactly 20 workers in the enclosure with a good amount more in the pupal stage.

Here is a link to the Imgur post, but if it does not work for any reason, please let me know!
https://imgur.com/a/cJi5nTX

In the pictures, you can see one larva that is large when compared to the other ones.

Thanks!

Yes, the larva is probably the first major! You probably have the nest too moist and that's why they moved the brood. Just water them less often.

[HaydenP]

Hello everyone!

I was feeding my ants (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus) today when I noticed (what I think is) a larva in my out world portion that is significantly bigger than the other larvae that I have seen. (I’m not sure why they moved most of the brood that aren’t in the egg stage up to the top) Could this be my first major for the colony?

For reference, I caught the Queen about a year ago and the noticed the first workers last August. They seem to be doing pretty good. There are exactly 20 workers in the enclosure with a good amount more in the pupal stage.

Here is a link to the Imgur post, but if it does not work for any reason, please let me know!
https://imgur.com/a/cJi5nTX

In the pictures, you can see one larva that is large when compared to the other ones.

Thanks!

Yes, the larva is probably the first major! You probably have the nest too moist and that's why they moved the brood. Just water them less often.

Ahhhh that make a lot of sense. I recently filled up the nest mate and about a third leaked out because I didn’t use the plunger before putting it in. I appreciate the advice! And thank you, I will be waiting to see if a major actually comes out