Can anyone identify this ant queen?

Martialis · Post: # 21068Post **Martialis** Thu May 11, 2017 6:39 pm

Okay, I'm thinking this is more to the seven-8mm range (Don't try to round, if you are.) and Prenolepis imparis.

PoorSomaliMan · Post: # 21069Post **PoorSomaliMan** Thu May 11, 2017 6:47 pm

Nope. Just searched about that species.

PoorSomaliMan · Post: # 21070Post **PoorSomaliMan** Thu May 11, 2017 6:48 pm

The queen is 5mm

PoorSomaliMan · Post: # 21071Post **PoorSomaliMan** Thu May 11, 2017 6:49 pm

They like fairly warm temperatures.

Martialis · Post: # 21072Post **Martialis** Thu May 11, 2017 6:51 pm

Alright, I'll go with Dorymyrmex bicolor then.

Martialis · Post: # 21075Post **Martialis** Thu May 11, 2017 6:59 pm

Forelius sp. is another possibility.

PoorSomaliMan · Post: # 21076Post **PoorSomaliMan** Thu May 11, 2017 7:02 pm

Forelius is likely. It looks right

PoorSomaliMan · Post: # 21077Post **PoorSomaliMan** Thu May 11, 2017 7:06 pm

How do I care for her?

Martialis · Post: # 21080Post **Martialis** Thu May 11, 2017 7:17 pm

Treat them like any queen. Feed them protein and sugars,such as honey and mealworms, and she should be okay.

PoorSomaliMan · Post: # 21081Post **PoorSomaliMan** Thu May 11, 2017 7:18 pm

What's a good way to give them honey?

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