Queen larva

Started by Caribou, June 29, 2016, 05:28:29 PM

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Caribou

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?
Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from poor judgement.

iddee

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June 29, 2016, 05:41:44 PM
My guess is it was a greater wax moth larva.
"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me . . . Anything can happen, child. Anything can be"

*Shel Silverstein*

Caribou

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June 29, 2016, 07:22:11 PM
Thanks iddee, what do I look for next time?
Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from poor judgement.

iddee

#3
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
"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me . . . Anything can happen, child. Anything can be"

*Shel Silverstein*

Blacksheep

#4
June 29, 2016, 09:41:14 PM
I go with the wax moth larvae!

Colobee

#5
June 30, 2016, 12:43:30 AM
Or drone...
The bees usually fix my mistakes

little john

#6
June 30, 2016, 01:56:12 AM
A photograph would save guessing.
LJ


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Caribou

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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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