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Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon bryguy97 » 21. Feb 2010 23:20

Hi,

I was just wondering how long it takes Prenolepis imparis queens to lay eggs after they have mated. If you have any experience, please tell me how long it takes. Thanks!
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Re: Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon JimmyVe » 22. Feb 2010 21:25

I don't have experience with these ants. I would go for 1-4 weeks. If everyting works out right.
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Re: Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon bryguy97 » 23. Feb 2010 13:54

Thanks! I am planning to keep these ants this summer. I love it how they have their own storage caste!
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Re: Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon Phenom » 25. Feb 2010 09:03

Prenolepis imparis usually fly during February or March, you should start looking now on a warm day.
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Re: Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon bryguy97 » 25. Feb 2010 21:48

I live in Massachusetts though. I think that they might fly in April around here. Buy I'll keep my eyes peeled!
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Re: Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon aka ant » 1. Mai 2010 19:21

I missed out on them due to the rather dismal numbers flying this year. I also live in Mass.
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Re: Prenolepis imparis question

Beitragvon bryguy97 » 18. Mai 2010 21:33

They were in pretty good numbers where I live. First they did what I described above, but on Easter they had a huge flight! It was great! ( I have four queens now, all with eggs!)
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