I heard termite workers can molt into kings and queens when either of them dies. Is this true?
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I heard termite workers can molt into kings and queens when either of them dies. Is this true?
If it is, I could just order some worker termites and they'd create a king and queen themselves. So can they?
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Re: I heard termite workers can molt into kings and queens when either of them dies. Is this true?
i know they have to be male and female workers.
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Re: I heard termite workers can molt into kings and queens when either of them dies. Is this true?
No.No.All Fertile Females.If Ants Can't Do It(Usally)Termites Can't!AntsDakota wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 6:24 pmIf it is, I could just order some worker termites and they'd create a king and queen themselves. So can they?
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Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Re: I heard termite workers can molt into kings and queens when either of them dies. Is this true?
but males will be present. they have male and female workers don't they?
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Queen Hunting
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