Queen Identification
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Queen Identification
Yesterday I found this queen, meaning that she has her nuptial flight in May. I also live in Europe but I don't know the species of this ant.
Here is a link to a folder with the images of the ant queen:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1Lmwkj4U5H4Vb1IFnIDDKa0bviQTxqeoq
Here is a link to a folder with the images of the ant queen:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1Lmwkj4U5H4Vb1IFnIDDKa0bviQTxqeoq
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Re: Queen Identification
Hmn, she may be a species of formica, but I'm not sure. I'm a newbie to ant keeping, caught my first two earlier this month lol. But yours there looks a lot like my two. Do you know about how long they are in mm?
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Re: Queen Identification
Around 12mm
Keeper of:
-Messor Barbarus x2
-Messor capitatus
-Camponotus Herculeanus
-Temnothorax
-Monomorium sp.
-Plagiolepis
-Messor barbarus unmated princess
-Messor Barbarus x2
-Messor capitatus
-Camponotus Herculeanus
-Temnothorax
-Monomorium sp.
-Plagiolepis
-Messor barbarus unmated princess
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Re: Queen Identification
Actually, around 1 cm
Keeper of:
-Messor Barbarus x2
-Messor capitatus
-Camponotus Herculeanus
-Temnothorax
-Monomorium sp.
-Plagiolepis
-Messor barbarus unmated princess
-Messor Barbarus x2
-Messor capitatus
-Camponotus Herculeanus
-Temnothorax
-Monomorium sp.
-Plagiolepis
-Messor barbarus unmated princess
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Re: Queen Identification
Formica rufibarbis.
Sometimes queens leave their nest because of a disturbance or being ejected by other queens. I have seen Formica dealates way outside of their nuptial schedule.
Sometimes queens leave their nest because of a disturbance or being ejected by other queens. I have seen Formica dealates way outside of their nuptial schedule.
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.
Re: Queen Identification
Some poeple say it is formica rufa or formica sanguenia... I need help identifying this ant
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Re: Queen Identification
That's a common layman's reaction to black and red Formica, but the fusca group is not just made up of black ants. The proportions (large gaster, modestly sized head) point to her being a claustral species.
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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