empty queen cells

[Macstu]

On making my inspection I have found sealed queen cells and removed some , on removal I discovered they were completely empty just a hollow shell What has happened ?? They are defiantly sealed cells

 

[bontbee]

Bees will often seal queen cells back up - sometimes entombing a worker inside.

You would be able to tell if the cell has been resealed: the tip of the cell is weak where the emerging queen chewed round it. One that has been resealed just pops open with a bit of pressure from the corner of a hive tool.

 

[enrico]

Note the 'seal back up'in the post above, it does suggest you have had queen cells that have already produced virgins! Just in case you didn't realise!
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[bontbee]

thanks enrico,

I'm still trying to get used to who posts what where, eg. beginners or forum, but it would have been more helpful if I'd mentioned that, ta.

 

[REDWOOD]

One good thing is you didn't remove them with queens in them