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[kiedeerk]

Native Camponotus have mostly come out of diapause. Some queens have been very productive while others have not started laying eggs. Camponotus pennsylvanicus colony is the only colony that is still in diapause mode as their larva have not progressed or laid any new eggs. Camponotus castaneus colony have quite large larvae and soon to have pupae but the queen has not restarted laying eggs however she is quite “fat” with a full gaster. Camponotus chromaoides colony has a nice pile of eggs and larva are progressing. The most productive colony is the Camponotus nearcticus with tons of larva and eggs. Camponotus subbarbatus queen has also been laying quite a few eggs. It is interesting that some colonies came out of diapause much faster than others as they were all put into diapause at the same time in h th e same environment.

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