Alaskan Ant ID Request
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Alaskan Ant ID Request
I found this possible queen carpenter while on a foot patrol in Anchorage. Sorry I dont have a measurement. It's not small?
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Re: Alaskan Ant ID Request
Camponotus herculeanus
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: Alaskan Ant ID Request
It is a queen though? Isn't it late to be finding queens?
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Re: Alaskan Ant ID Request
Yes, a queen, and no, Camponotus will fly until July and occasionally in the fall.
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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Wow in the fall?! That must be crazy for those guys here in alaska. Well I have her in the bottle still I'll get a test tube on the way home from work. I unfortunately work 7 days a week 12 hours a day.
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Also anything I need to know about my girl? Any tips?
Re: Alaskan Ant ID Request
AntsCanada YouTube has a video dedicated to camponotus ants. Use the google and it’ll come right up.
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I meant more specific to these. I'd imagine they have some differences considering its covers in snow 60%of the year.
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Re: Alaskan Ant ID Request
I’d say the only difference would be hibernation time
Been ant keeping for 1 full year now and have 1 successful Tetramorium sp. E colony, 2 Lasius flavus queens, and 1 Lasius neoniger queen! Even though I’m fairly new, I’m passionate about the hobby and appreciate much advise!
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