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Whenever you see her wandering around outside the nest would likely be a good time to feed her. She probably had brood she was already caring for, so she might be a little slow to start over again.

This is a Camponotus drone.

Let's not confuse fertility with the queen's mated status. Those are two different things, and there is no proof that infertility is behind the failure some of our queens have to start.

Camponotus sp. male. i think it is too small to be a camponotus why do you think it is one? plus male it looks just like a female. edit i think i see how it is a male is it the gastor? There's no measurement, so it's not like I'd know that. :P It's difficult to describe the differences unless you'v...

Camponotus sp. male.

These pictures don't help much. The lighting and focus needs to be better. Also, no measurement, as the rules require you to provide for ID requests.

JackPayne wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 26, 2017 5:13 pm

JackPayne wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:40 pm

Batspiderfish wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:58 am

This is Camponotus.

Thanks

Would you be able to identify the species? My friend could take some closer photos if you like.

You probably have to wait until workers, regardless.

I'd guess Lasius bruneus.

All ants are feral, btw.

Myrmica sp. That measurement is definitely wrong.

Semi-claustral, so she will need small, soft-bodied arthropods like Drosophila flies.