Hello,
I found a Formica rufa queen a few days ago and read that you need to add pupae of another Formica species to raise her. But I was asking myself if I really do need to add another species of Formica or if I also can add some pupae of the same species (Formica rufa)? This would be a lot simpler as I can't seem to find any nests of other Formica species in my area. If this is not possible can you also explain me why?
Thank you in advance,
Antman321
Formica rufa raising
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Re: Formica rufa raising
You Need A Different Species.Finding Pulse Of A Colony Of Same Sp. Is Wortless.Flip Stones And You Might Find Some
Keeping ants for 6 years now.
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: Formica rufa raising
Using the same species is fine.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
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