Hey ant friends, I have yet another queen that I need to identify. I believe it is some type of camponotus. Also, what do these types of ants eat? She doesn’t seem to be too interested in honey. (Yes, I’m aware that this ant is fully clusteral and food is unnecessary at this point)
https://ibb.co/gE9xKd
https://ibb.co/c6Tred
https://ibb.co/eizWed
Queen identification
Moderator: ooper01
Re: Queen identification
Like you said, she doesn't need food at this point, probably it's just that, I don't think that any ant dislikes honey, at least from Camponotus, she (and the colony) needs to eat proteins and sugar, if it's Camponotus you will need to give them dead insects (wait until the conoly it's larger to give them alive insects) and honey, sugar, honeywater, fruit slices, something like that. I can't help you identifying this queen, sorry and good luck ^^
Re: Queen identification
Thanks for the help!GameHeroM wrote: ↑Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:08 pmLike you said, she doesn't need food at this point, probably it's just that, I don't think that any ant dislikes honey, at least from Camponotus, she (and the colony) needs to eat proteins and sugar, if it's Camponotus you will need to give them dead insects (wait until the conoly it's larger to give them alive insects) and honey, sugar, honeywater, fruit slices, something like that. I can't help you identifying this queen, sorry and good luck ^^
- Batspiderfish
- Posts: 3315
- Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:47 pm
- Location: Maine
Re: Queen identification
Camponotus castaneus
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.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 18 guests