Monday, April 17, 2006
Another worker
The first worker rested on the nest the whole day, but was quite mobile by evening, and eagerly took a piece of cooked chicken to feed the larvae. Halfway through, the queen snatched the chicken and started feeding the larvae herself. Earlier in the day, I had offered her a piece of luncheon meat, but she did not take it. Perhaps she was lying still to let her exoskeleton harden.
I notice something strange about these wasps. They take virtually all kinds of meaty foods, but will not use the same thing more than twice in a row! They have so far got tired of ham and luncheon meat, but eagerly accept cooked chicken now.
At night, I saw a new worker, again lying flat against the nest. It was quite late so I didn't upload the photo I took. I shall do it the next morning or later.
I notice something strange about these wasps. They take virtually all kinds of meaty foods, but will not use the same thing more than twice in a row! They have so far got tired of ham and luncheon meat, but eagerly accept cooked chicken now.
At night, I saw a new worker, again lying flat against the nest. It was quite late so I didn't upload the photo I took. I shall do it the next morning or later.
