Bay Area (north California) - California
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Bay Area (north California) - California
Hello everyone.
This is my first post and I think I found my first ant queen. I found her on 06/02/2017 in the Bay Area region of California. I am not sure on her length but I do believe she is a queen as she has already started laying eggs. I believe she is a tetramorium (pavement) ant, but I wanted some confirmation. I am new to this hobby, so any pointers for what to expect with this species would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
This is my first post and I think I found my first ant queen. I found her on 06/02/2017 in the Bay Area region of California. I am not sure on her length but I do believe she is a queen as she has already started laying eggs. I believe she is a tetramorium (pavement) ant, but I wanted some confirmation. I am new to this hobby, so any pointers for what to expect with this species would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
Had to use photobucket for photos. The forum wouldn't let me post them here.
Picture of queen and eggs:
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz125/darkplague56/20170609_180336.jpg
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz125/darkplague56/20170609_172258.jpg
Thank you
Picture of queen and eggs:
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz125/darkplague56/20170609_180336.jpg
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz125/darkplague56/20170609_172258.jpg
Thank you
Keeper of:
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
I'm sorry, but the photo is too dark; I'm not too experienced with cameras myself, but I believe Batspiderfish can give a few pointers.
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Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
I agree with Tetramorium sp. E
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: Bay Area (north California) - California
Is there anything in particular that I should do for this species? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
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Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
It's one of the most commonly kept genera in North America next to Lasius, Solenopsis, and Camponotus. You could probably find some journals.
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: Bay Area (north California) - California
Hey everyone. I think I found two more queens. I think they are both tetramorium queens again, but confirmation is always nice. Please let me know what you all think they are.
Queen 1
Queen 2
Queen 1
Queen 2
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3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
Also, if these all are tetramorium queens, how difficult would it be to fuse them into one colony?
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3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
Hello,
I am posting to bump my original post and see if anyone can confirm what kind the two new queens are. I think they are tetramorium, but I am fairly new at this. If they all are tetramorium, how difficult is it to combine them together?
I am posting to bump my original post and see if anyone can confirm what kind the two new queens are. I think they are tetramorium, but I am fairly new at this. If they all are tetramorium, how difficult is it to combine them together?
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3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
3 young tetramorium colonies (30 to 40 workers each)
- Batspiderfish
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Re: Bay Area (north California) - California
Tetramorium sp. E is a species complex, meaning that there are four different species that are not visibly distinguishable. Along with their reputation as monogynous ants, you should not expose them to each other.
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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