Found in LI. If a queen, how would you care for one to found a colony. Quarter in the picture
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dolichovespula maculata queen?
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Posted October 25 2022 - 4:56 PM
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Found in LI. If a queen, how would you care for one to found a colony. Quarter in the picture
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Posted October 26 2022 - 7:14 AM
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Its most likely a queen considering it was found at this time of year. To my knowledge, nobody has successfully got dolichovespula to found a nest in captivity yet. The first thing you want to do however is hibernate her, as they need to sleep for the winter before founding a nest in the spring.
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Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
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General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/
Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/
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Posted October 26 2022 - 10:30 AM
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She unfortunately passed during the night
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