My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

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Dghergejg456
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My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99340Post Dghergejg456
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:22 am

If that’s so, what seed should I feed it?

I don’t want to waste money on shipping Messor barbarus seeds from the ant shop I usually buy from because it’s in Canberra and I’m in South Australia, and shipping is expensive.

Are there any seeds that may work that are found commonly in shops?
Ants are better than termites lol
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Dghergejg456
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99341Post Dghergejg456
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:39 am

It kinda looks like Pheidole Pallidula, so it probably is.
Ants are better than termites lol
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

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Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:07 am

Messor barbarus doesn't live in Australia, it's most likely Carebara or Pheidole.
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99345Post antperson24
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:43 am

Dghergejg456 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:39 am
 It kinda looks like Pheidole Pallidula, so it probably is.
Could you send photos?
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99395Post Dghergejg456
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:45 pm

https://imgur.com/a/8FzUOz8
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99399Post antperson24
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:54 pm

Dghergejg456 wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:45 pm
 https://imgur.com/a/8FzUOz8
Yes, I do believe she is Messor barbarus.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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Dghergejg456
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99401Post Dghergejg456
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:15 pm

Just asking, how long does it take for messor barbarus from egg to worker?
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99407Post SolenopsisKeeper
Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:34 am

Dghergejg456 wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:15 pm
 Just asking, how long does it take for messor barbarus from egg to worker?
I highly doubt that is Barbarus if you caught her

You are going to need clear photos for an ID
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99409Post Dghergejg456
Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:51 am

I brought it
Ants are better than termites lol
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Dghergejg456
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Re: My Pheidole queen might actually be Messor Barbarus

Post: # 99412Post Dghergejg456
Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:29 am

I’m from Australia, and no messor barbarus live there. So that’s wierd
Ants are better than termites lol
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