Semi chlusteral queen, feeding!?!

[tiger01vincent]

Hi, I have a Myrmica Sp. ant queen. Now I know that its a semi chlusteral queen, and I have given her honey, in wich she seemed to eat (she was much more energetic in the morning, plus she had put dirt over it) but I dont know if thats what you sould feed!?! And how may times a week? Is aphids a good snack for her? (I have an ant colony outside who tends aphids )

Thanks for ALL imput, on how you feed your ants and so on. <3

Here is a picture of her:

[Martialis]

The aphids might not be the best idea, simply because they are probably well-defended. If you are able to buy from a pet store, those will work best.

[tiger01vincent]

okey, but how many times a day should I give soft bodied arthropods? (does killed aphids work?)

[Antsinohio]

Usually any small bugs work like pill bugs,mealworms,superworms,crickets and worms. It depends on the speicies what type of bug it likes the best also give her a little honey or sugar water.

[Serafine]

Fruit flies and small spiders are perfect as they have soft skin. If you feed mealworms or beetles I'd cut them in half.