It looks like there is something very small and white attached to the side of her gaster, it's sort of oblong in shape and I'm not sure if somehow she got a parasite or mite?
The workers have surrounded her and have tried to move her a bit, to flip her over, but it doesn't seem to be working.
So I don't know if she is distressed or dying. I've tried not to disturb her, since she JUST laid some eggs, before this event.
I tried doing some research online, and cannot find anything to suggest what would cause her to just lay on her back.
This is the sole queen of a 2-year old colony of about 50 Prenolepis Imparis in Southern Ontario, Canada.
I'm suspecting that it's probably the end of the line, but I'm curious if anyone else has seen this.
Thanks.
Edited by Croux, June 24 2020 - 8:38 AM.