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by SolenopsisKeeper
Sat May 07, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Formicariums and Ant Setups
Topic: Outworld for Colobopsis Leonardi
Replies: 2
Views: 821

Re: Outworld for Colobopsis Leonardi

Joshua09 wrote:
Sat May 07, 2022 12:26 am
What kind of outword that Colobopsis Leonardi like?

- Moist
- Dessert
I would think on the dryer side due to the fact most ants that live in wood like almost no humidity, but this is just an inference of what outworld to use
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Lasius flavus how long to establish?
Replies: 1
Views: 1036

Re: Lasius flavus how long to establish?

I currently own a lasius Flavus test tube with about 5 workers and a few pupae and eggs. I have an ant tower set up and waiting for them, however I have some concerns. My family travels a lot because of work and we will most likely move to the USA in six or so months. I am wondering if this will be...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: 2 year old colony has PRINCESS ANTS, Help!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1465

Re: 2 year old colony has PRINCESS ANTS, Help!!

I am having this same issue! I actually came to the forums in search of this exact question. I have a year-old colony of crematogaster cerasi. I noticed 2 yesterday, and was only able to capture 1. Today, I've noticed at least 4-6 more. It would be extremely difficult to catch them from my setup. A...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: Ant Journals, Videos, and Blogs
Topic: Bill P.'s Camponotus Herculeanus (Dark Morph) Journey & Journal
Replies: 37
Views: 9482

Re: Bill P.'s Camponotus Herculeanus (Dark Morph) Journey & Journal

Initial Post 5/6/22 The time had come...after countless hours of lost sleep watching YouTube, reading blogs, surfing websites and just plain being too anal about stupid things, I've pulled the trigger. My first nest and out world are ordered from Wakooshi (see pic); my Queen w/5-9 workers is ordere...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Ant Photography & Artwork
Topic: Camponotus Drawing
Replies: 12
Views: 6019

Re: Camponotus Drawing

That is pretty good! Only thing is a pile of round eggs, there usually in clumps of elongated eggs. But still, that is a great drawing! And this is my other one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mRED8g7Brza4ntnTuMfAXnRjwUPGOGT/view?usp=sharing You can have it if you want Is that Solenopsis invicta?
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: Ant Species Identification Center
Topic: Ant ID help please - South Florida, USA | caught March 2022
Replies: 4
Views: 1022

Re: Ant ID help please - South Florida, USA | caught March 2022

Okay so I Caught these queen ants (3 of them) at the beginning of March 2022 in South Florida . They are roughly 7-8mm long. Other visual or behavioural characteristics: - The worker ants shake their butts ALOT (idk why?) - During the nuptial flight, I find dozens floating in my pool (hence how I c...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: Ant Diet & Nutrition
Topic: Carpenter ants
Replies: 4
Views: 1788

Re: Carpenter ants

The ants are camponotus pennsylvanicus. In regards to the meal worms should I cut them into smaller pieces or put them in whole and alive? Are you saying that I should only feed them once a week not everyday? Thanks for your help. Debbie Actually, no need to worry! I have a fully visible Camponotus...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Fri May 06, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Welcome back to the Camponotus Crew! (New topic, old one got too long)
Replies: 244
Views: 1669912

Re: Welcome back to the Camponotus Crew! (New topic, old one got too long)

Wow, congrats! :) Do keep us updated on the queens I caught at school this morning, some kid took the DANG tube(He plays with all my stuff idk why), let the queen in his backpack, where there is so much lead, and I eventually caught her. She died of toxicity :( That's so sad. Reminded me of the tim...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Thu May 05, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Welcome back to the Camponotus Crew! (New topic, old one got too long)
Replies: 244
Views: 1669912

Re: Welcome back to the Camponotus Crew! (New topic, old one got too long)

I’ll report findings back if it doesn’t rain again Only a single C. discolor male. This morning found a Mycetomoellerius jamaicensis queen, and 3 pheidole queens :) Wow, congrats! :) Do keep us updated on the queens I caught at school this morning, some kid took the DANG tube(He plays with all my s...
by SolenopsisKeeper
Thu May 05, 2022 7:14 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Welcome back to the Camponotus Crew! (New topic, old one got too long)
Replies: 244
Views: 1669912

Re: Welcome back to the Camponotus Crew! (New topic, old one got too long)

SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Wed May 04, 2022 11:26 am
SYUTEO wrote:
Wed May 04, 2022 10:42 am
SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Wed May 04, 2022 10:40 am



Heavy rains last night, hoping for flights tonight
Good luck
I’ll report findings back if it doesn’t rain again
Only a single C. discolor male. This morning found a Mycetomoellerius jamaicensis queen, and 3 pheidole queens :)