Unusual Activity
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Unusual Activity
My queen in my test tube setup is digging up the water side of the cotton. The cotton is everywhere. Should I be concerned?
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
Re: Unusual Activity
What species? How long have you had her?
Keeping ants for 6 years now.
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Re: Unusual Activity
You should not be worried as long as she does not cause a flood.
My current colonies:
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]
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Re: Unusual Activity
Okay. Do you want an image? I got it on Imgur so I'd also like you to identify it if possible.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
Re: Unusual Activity
An image would be nice. We will try our best.
Keeping ants for 6 years now.
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: Unusual Activity
https://imgur.com/a/jHf8aY7
This is it.
This is it.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
Re: Unusual Activity
Camponotus discolor! An amazing and gorgeous starter species
Keeping ants for 6 years now.
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: Unusual Activity
I don't think it's Camponotus. It's Petiole is a different shape, and it's eyes are small. I may be wrong. I'm new anyways.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
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- Posts: 18
- Joined: Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:37 pm
- Location: Texas
Re: Unusual Activity
It's size is 11mm if that helps.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen
Ant keeping is soothing, isn't it? - Anisoptera
Re: Unusual Activity
Definitely Camponotus, maybe discolor. I'm keeping some right now that look exactly like that, plus I have 4 years experience with these purty girls.If you want I can get a photo of mine when I get home for you to compare.
Keeping ants for 6 years now.
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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