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Queen Cage with Stopper

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This queen cage is made from reed commonly found along most waters in S Africa, but which seldom becomes as thick as the specimen. This cage was used by an Afrikaans (Boer) beekeeper with Langstroth hives. It was used to hold queens & to introduce them.

Category 1

  • Material
    Common Reed (Phragmites communis)
  • Size
    22.5cm Diam 2.4cm
  • Origin
    S. Africa

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_09_0B74_006
  • Thematic Catalogue
    9: Queen rearing and exporting
  • Keywords
    Queen introduction

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1974
  • Donor
    M. F. Johannsmeier
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane
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