Possible Rhytidoponera Queen.
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Possible Rhytidoponera Queen.
Hi guys I caught this gal today and I was wondering if you could identify her as a queen and a rhytidoponera ant. They're one of my favourite ants so I'd love to know.
She's about 9-10mm and was caught in Australia, NSW.
She's about 9-10mm and was caught in Australia, NSW.
Hi I'm Jack, How are you?
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Can't Tell From These, But Definitely Semi-Claustral Queen.
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Holy COW! Thanks Phoenix!
She has a beautiful green and purple pearlescent, so I do think she is, I'll try get some clearer shots.
Hi I'm Jack, How are you?
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I'm very excited, but I have a question, she's missing two of her legs, so she's a four legged ant. Now I do know that Rhytidoponera struggle walking on glass (being in a test tube) and she's only got 4 legs, what should I do here? Should I put in some dirt for grip or is she ok, move her out of the setup? I'm just wondering, coz I've done a bit of research on this species and there isn't much info on owning a colony.
Hi I'm Jack, How are you?
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Should You Use Substrate, Be Sure To Bake Them First.
A Test-Tube Setup Should Be Fine, Be Sure To Feed Her With Some Fruit Flies Every Three To Four Days.
A Test-Tube Setup Should Be Fine, Be Sure To Feed Her With Some Fruit Flies Every Three To Four Days.
'Have Fun.' - Gabe Newell
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Ok I'll decide on the substrate, but I have pre-killed crickets from a shop is that a good enough substitute for the fruit flies? If not can I just catch wild flies or do I buy them somewhere?
Hi I'm Jack, How are you?
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It very well could be, but I want better pictures to be 100% sure.
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Any recommendations on angle or ways to improve clarity of photos with an iPad camera?
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