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[chua2231]

I have a queen, i also caught a drone on the same day, this was like june 1st. that night i placed them togther because the queen still had her wings. I left them togther to try and get them to mate. i didn't notice anything at all for a few days. i then placed the queen in a different cup. and left the drone alone. but last night i decieded to put them back togther. i checked on them a few minitues ago and the drone has died. but the queen still has her wings. so i placed her in a test tube. I'm not sure if they mated are the drone just died for no reason. Any ideas? they also was like face to face for a bit after meeting again. then i noticed the male ant was walking all over her like almost checking her out. but never seen them mate. so i guess who knows.

Edited by chua2231, June 10 2020 - 3:34 AM.

[ANTdrew]

What species is this? Keep in mind that most ants actually mate flying high up in the air. Just because a queen still has wings does not necessarily mean she is not mated.

[chua2231]

Some species of Camponotus.

[chua2231]

https://www.formicul...nk/#entry148916, i found her may 31st along with the drone. and the drone just died today. after putting them back together.

Edited by chua2231, June 10 2020 - 4:00 AM.

[ANTdrew]

Lovely Camponotus castaneus queen. Just be patient and wait for eggs. Leave her alone in the dark for a week then check.

[DDD101DDD]

She could still be mated if she has her wings.

[SabbyMae]

I have three Camponotus queens that still have their wings. One of them has already started laying eggs. They can often keep their wings throughout the founding process. Just be patient and keep her in the dark.

[MrOdontomachus]

Solenopsis invicta (just using for an example) require a nuptial flight to mate. Did you capture them during a flight?

Edited by MrOdontomachus, June 16 2020 - 5:56 PM.