queen ID!

Help with identifying the species your ants

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lossanmu
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queen ID!

Post: # 10166Post lossanmu
Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:24 am

i just got this queen ant but dont know the species do i haft to feed it befor i put her away! becouse i know some queen scavage for food befor they hide. found in sweden today! Image Image

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Aaron567
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10167Post Aaron567
Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:29 am

Not sure of the species, but she looks semi claustral.

lossanmu
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10169Post lossanmu
Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:39 am

so what should i feed her and should i have her in a test tube or a small box?

AnthonyP163

Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10171Post AnthonyP163
Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:55 am

lossanmu wrote:i just got this queen ant but dont know the species do i haft to feed it befor i put her away! becouse i know some queen scavage for food befor they hide. found in sweden today! Image Image
I think that you have a major Camponotus worker.

lossanmu
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10172Post lossanmu
Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:22 am

no its to 100% a queen or some how a worker that had wings!

MCWren

Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10174Post MCWren
Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:59 am

It's definitely a queen. I think it's Camponotus, but I have no idea what species.

lossanmu
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10176Post lossanmu
Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:53 pm

but if it is semi claustral how should i care for it should i put the test tube in a box and feed her honey and flies or?

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Batspiderfish
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10179Post Batspiderfish
Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:33 pm

This is a Formica social parasite queen, from either the sanguinea or rufa group. A good picture of the front of the head will tell that much at least.

She will need Formica pupae from another colony if you want to keep her. Unlike single Lasius social parasites, Formica will open cocoons.
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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Batspiderfish
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10182Post Batspiderfish
Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:56 pm

In my experience with Formica social parasites, the queens will only take care of 6-8 pupae, abandoning the rest to mold.
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.

lossanmu
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Re: queen ID!

Post: # 10185Post lossanmu
Sat Aug 20, 2016 2:43 pm

Batspiderfish wrote:This is a Formica social parasite queen, from either the sanguinea or rufa group. A good picture of the front of the head will tell that much at least.

She will need Formica pupae from another colony if you want to keep her. Unlike single Lasius social parasites, Formica will open cocoons.
can you link what formica queen egg i should get!

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