George said:
Prior to mating, a queen is a "VIRGIN QUEEN"

After mating, a queen is referred to as a "MATED QUEEN" or a "LAYING QUEEN"

On the lighter side:

And so then prior to mating a drone would be called "VIRGIN DRONE" or
"DRONE"

What then would we refer to the disemboweled drone which may live up to 12
hours on the ground?

Bob

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