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by applepie
Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Tetramorium in Northern states?
Replies: 19
Views: 10473

Re: Tetramorium in Northern states?

Thanks :D
I really want to be able to catch a lot of ants so I can be a GAN farmer
by applepie
Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: About ants
Replies: 4
Views: 2591

Re: About ants

I would strongly recommend taking the test tube and putting it in a dark space, like a closet and leaving her there. Try to check up on her as little as you can. I usually go 5 days to a week. If you disturb the queen to much there is a risk of her getting stressed out and eating her eggs.
by applepie
Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:38 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Tetramorium in Northern states?
Replies: 19
Views: 10473

Re: Tetramorium in Northern states?

Ok, I have been looking in the morning but not super early, so i'll try that. Do you know around what time?
by applepie
Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Tetramorium in Northern states?
Replies: 19
Views: 10473

Re: Tetramorium in Northern states?

What type of Formica? I thought Formica only flew in July.
by applepie
Sun Jun 10, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: Ant Species Identification Center
Topic: Is this a queen ant?
Replies: 10
Views: 5238

Re: Is this a queen ant?

Sometimes ants don't break off their wings when they establish their claustral chambers. Wait until she lays eggs. If the eggs she lays are gathered together or she is guarding them, she is a 99.99% she is fertilized. If she never lays eggs or the eggs are carelessly placed around the test tube she ...
by applepie
Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Tetramorium in Northern states?
Replies: 19
Views: 10473

Tetramorium in Northern states?

I've been going out after rainstorms but I haven't been able to find any queens other than Camponotus. Has anyone else been able to find any Tetramorium?
by applepie
Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Ant Species Identification Center
Topic: Is this a queen ant?
Replies: 10
Views: 5238

Re: Is this a queen ant?

I'm almost positive that it is, however since I don't live in the Philippines i'm not 100% sure.

I believe that it is Solenopsis Geminanta
by applepie
Tue Jun 05, 2018 11:18 pm
Forum: Nuptial Flight Schedules and Sightings
Topic: 100 queens!! Camponotus flying in Utah
Replies: 4
Views: 3147

Re: 100 queens!! Camponotus flying in Utah

Wow, i've only caught one this season!

Do you know if they are still flying in the Mid-west?
by applepie
Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Nuptial Flight Schedules and Sightings
Topic: OH-KY-IN-IL-MI Nuptial Flight Sightings
Replies: 191
Views: 105190

Re: OH-KY-IN-IL-MI Nuptial Flight Sightings

I found a Camponotus queen on the 27th of May, and it laid eggs. I was wondering if they are still flying so I can catch more?