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tetramorium journal

Post: # 7189Post idahoantgirl
Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:51 pm

I caught 8 tetramorium queens about 5 ??? days ago. I decided to do a little experiment. out of the eight, this is how i split them up:

2 queens by themselves in individual test tubes
2 queens together in one test tube
4 queens together in one test tube.

I checked on them yesterday (Yes I know, I'm HORRIBLE at leaving them alone. I have some red photography film on its way so that I can view them with out disturbing them) anyways, I checked on them yesterday and the two queens in separate test tubes had both laid eggs. The two queens that were together in the same test tube had also laid eggs. Then I went to check on the one with the four queens... or should I say one queen. Yeah. One of the queens had killed the other three and was happily taking care of the others brood. two of the dead ones had been decapitated, and the other had just been kinda mauled to death. I removed the dead queens. SO, yeah. I am glad I tried the experiment even though three of them died.

So, I had a question. They say tetramorium are a very fast growing species. Does anyone know how long until I can expect to see workers?

Oh, and another question. Which workers are usually bigger, Lasius or tetramorium? I'm trying to decide which ants I should put in my Lasius hybrid nest when the time comes. I'm thinking that which ever one has bigger workers for better visibility. it would be cool to get your guyses opinion on this. Lasius or tetramorium? Thanks
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Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

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Re: tetramorium journal

Post: # 7202Post idahoantgirl
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:04 pm

sorry but-- bump!
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile

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Post: # 7226Post idahoantgirl
Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:45 am

bump :? :(
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile

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Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:55 pm

Just so you know, I believe there is a bump button at the bottom of the page :D
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Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:34 pm

AntsRule wrote:Just so you know, I believe there is a bump button at the bottom of the page :D
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Thu Jun 09, 2016 3:02 pm

You know what it is not there any more, It used to be because I did use it once plus there is a FAQ on it :D

How do I bump my topic?
By clicking the “Bump topic” link when you are viewing it, you can “bump” the topic to the top of the forum on the first page. However, if you do not see this, then topic bumping may be disabled or the time allowance between bumps has not yet been reached. It is also possible to bump the topic simply by replying to it, however, be sure to follow the board rules when doing so.
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Post: # 7282Post idahoantgirl
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:35 pm

does anyone have an answer to my questions??? ;)
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile

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Post: # 7284Post larynx
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:47 pm

the Lasius sp. ive worked with take forever to get from eggs to workers. i dont really know about Tetramorium sp. im also unsure of the size comparison, as i have not really worked with either sp. too much.
as far as nest selection. i would put Lasius sp. in one with more visibility. i say this because IMO Lasius sp. workers look really cool.
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Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:53 pm

AntsRule wrote:You know what it is not there any more, It used to be because I did use it once plus there is a FAQ on it :D

How do I bump my topic?
By clicking the “Bump topic” link when you are viewing it, you can “bump” the topic to the top of the forum on the first page. However, if you do not see this, then topic bumping may be disabled or the time allowance between bumps has not yet been reached. It is also possible to bump the topic simply by replying to it, however, be sure to follow the board rules when doing so.
There has never been a "Bump" button on this forum. :D Oh and I should know! ;)
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Post: # 7289Post AntsRule
Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:57 pm

WHAT! :o I could have sworn on it, I must be going crazy! :lol: Thanks :D
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