I installed a nuc about three weeks ago and have been feeding them and watching them draw out comb. Today I looked at all the frames and discovered a new queen emerging. I also see lots of larvae but do not see any new eggs. There is also lots of capped brood and some pollen and honey too. I could never find the queen since she is not marked.
I am not sure of the timing of all of this but is this a supersedure queen? If there are no eggs present, and only larvae, could the queen have died recently and now they have made a new queen to replace her? I am not sure what to do at this point if anything.
Any insights would be appreciated.
allen
I am not sure of the timing of all of this but is this a supersedure queen? If there are no eggs present, and only larvae, could the queen have died recently and now they have made a new queen to replace her? I am not sure what to do at this point if anything.
Any insights would be appreciated.
allen