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4.9 How long for an egg to become an adult worker?

Based on my observations of Camponotus:
Embryonic period: 3-4 weeks
Larval period: 3-4 weeks
Pupal period: 3-6 weeks
Total: 9-14 weeks --Mr. Ant

Aphaenogaster fulva (American entomologist A. M. Fielde)
Embryonic period: 17-22 days
Larval period: 24-27 days
Pupal period: 13-22 days
Total: 54-71 days

Myrmica rubra (French entomologist C. Janet)
Embryonic period: 23-24 days
Larval period: 30-71 days
Pupal period: 18-22 days
Total: 71-117 days

Many species have no development from November to March and that
is observed facts in nature. --Jinei

There is not a general number (even not in the same colony). It
depends on many factors like:

1. It is different from species to species.
2. It depends on area, available food, and temperature.

--Jinei & Mr. Ant

Charles Janet and Adele Fielde were accomplished entomologists in
their time (the late 1800's -- early 1900's, in France and the 
U.S., respectively). His research was mainly in insect anatomy
and hers was in ant behavior." --Dr. Ant