Do ant eggs hatch in winter?

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AntNoobster
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Do ant eggs hatch in winter?

Post: # 40655Post AntNoobster
Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:46 pm

Ive got 9 queens and they have laid eggs. The eggs haven't hached and its been like 3 months already! I was wondering if its because it is winter here in Australia (WA) and they dont hatch in winter. My queens do seem to be slowing down. The species is Iridomyrmex. Bicknelli. Thnx for the help!
"Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest." Proverbs 6:6-8


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Re: Do ant eggs hatch in winter?

Post: # 40657Post TheRealAntMan
Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:51 pm

Usually only the larvae make it through hibernation. Eggs and pupae usually don’t.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.
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Re: Do ant eggs hatch in winter?

Post: # 40658Post AntNoobster
Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:54 pm

wow thnx i literally posted this to minutes ago! :lol:
"Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest." Proverbs 6:6-8


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