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Title: Queen larva
Post by: Caribou on June 29, 2016, 05:28:29 PM

I did a hive inspection yesterday. When I was putting the hive back together the largest larva I have ever seen was laying on the inside of the cover. I'm quite certain it was a queen. Either that or I'm in the middle of a 1950's horror flick.

My question is, should I have put the queen larva into my alcohol bottle?

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: iddee on June 29, 2016, 05:41:44 PM

My guess is it was a greater wax moth larva.

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: Caribou on June 29, 2016, 07:22:11 PM

Thanks iddee, what do I look for next time?

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: iddee on June 29, 2016, 07:24:55 PM

Google wax moth. There are many things to look for at different stages. Then come back with any particular questions.

http://www.bushfarms.com/beeswaxmoths.htm

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: Blacksheep on June 29, 2016, 09:41:14 PM

I go with the wax moth larvae!

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: Colobee on June 30, 2016, 12:43:30 AM

Or drone...

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: little john on June 30, 2016, 01:56:12 AM

A photograph would save guessing.
LJ

Title: Re: Queen larva
Post by: Caribou on June 30, 2016, 03:51:47 AM

Sorry LJ, by the time I thought of a photo it was too late.

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