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by ClashOwenBash
Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: Temporary Placeholder
Topic: Help me ID this queen ant !!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1738

Re: Help me ID this queen ant !!!!!

We need a picture if you want an ID
by ClashOwenBash
Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:11 am
Forum: Formicariums and Ant Setups
Topic: Baby Powder/Alchohol Barrier?
Replies: 6
Views: 5382

Re: Baby Powder/Alchohol Barrier?

What online ant store did you buy your ptfe from? I have 16 queens in test tubes and need to start making formicarium. Not sure where to find ptfe aside from amazon which seems expensive Sorry I don't use Baby powder/rubbing alcohol combo, but I use PTFE and it works just fine ( I got mine from an ...
by ClashOwenBash
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:32 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Will infertile queen Solenopsis Invicta lay eggs?
Replies: 10
Views: 6291

Re: Will infertile queen Solenopsis Invicta lay eggs?

Potentially an infertile queen can lay eggs which will develop into male alates (ant genetics are different from ours, as it is the amount of genes which determines the ants gender/class). However I wouldn't worry it's a really slim chance and your queen's sound fine!
by ClashOwenBash
Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: The Ant Graveyard
Topic: solenopsis fugax queen passed
Replies: 1
Views: 2334

Re: solenopsis fugax queen passed

Shame, always liked S.fugax.
by ClashOwenBash
Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:41 am
Forum: ACAF Suggestions
Topic: When/how to first feed an ant species?
Replies: 3
Views: 3789

Re: When/how to first feed an ant species?

I agree, plus you can tell when they need a proper set-up once they start escaping. Also you could always use a tubs and tubes setup if you're worried about just the test tube. I raised my first Lasius Niger in a test tube, the queen did take a year to produce her first generation, so some patience ...
by ClashOwenBash
Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:36 am
Forum: Temporary Placeholder
Topic: Very small new generation of Crematogaster Scutellaris : why?
Replies: 11
Views: 6512

Re: Very small new generation of Crematogaster Scutellaris : why?

Definitely interesting, I know their not reproductive ants but has your colony ever produced alates? I agree that the 'best' strategy is the older ants do more dangerous jobs, which is more visible in smaller colonies. Are you sure there the same species? I know it's a weird question but maybe they'...
by ClashOwenBash
Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Ant Species Identification Center
Topic: Ant Queen ID request Bekes/Hungary/Europe Jul 16,2019
Replies: 1
Views: 1358

Re: Ant Queen ID request Bekes/Hungary/Europe Jul 16,2019

Definitely a Lasius of some sort. Either Lasius Niger or Grandis in my opinion.
by ClashOwenBash
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: Temporary Placeholder
Topic: Very small new generation of Crematogaster Scutellaris : why?
Replies: 11
Views: 6512

Re: Very small new generation of Crematogaster Scutellaris : why?

Depends on the amount of protein the workers feed the larvae. So maybe increasing their protein intake will increase the general size of workers. But generally an ant colony would have slightly smaller workers even if that species isn't polymorphic. The smaller workers tend to stay in nest and look ...
by ClashOwenBash
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:12 am
Forum: Nuptial Flight Schedules and Sightings
Topic: Red European fire ant
Replies: 1
Views: 1679

Re: Red European fire ant

Not from Ireland, but Myrmica Rubra fly later than Lasius species, from like Mid August to September.
by ClashOwenBash
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:10 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: How often can you check on a worker colony?
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Re: How often can you check on a worker colony?

Really it depends on how relaxed and calm the queen is. As there is only one worker it's probably best to check once a week or two, but never too often. So long as they have food just let them be until they have more workers.