Formica sanguinea queen!
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Formica sanguinea queen!
I have a Formica sanguinea queen that was earlier identified by @batspiderfish as a social parisite and maybe a sanguinea.(thank you for that btw) and I know nothing about this queen except that it’s a social parisite . If someone could please expand on the care and key things about the species this would be great, thanks for the help! (I also have 4 Formica subsericea with developing eggs if this can be used for the queen)
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and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
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Re: Formica sanguinea queen!
Sadly, if it is from this group, then it probably isn't suitable for captivity. Formica aserva is (to the best of my knowledge) the only such species in North America which can live independently from its host species. All of the rest are dependent on a constant supply of host workers. They are brood-raiders, much like Polyergus.
Formica sanguinea is another species which can live independently, but they only live in Eurasia.
Formica sanguinea is another species which can live independently, but they only live in Eurasia.
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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Re: Formica sanguinea queen!
okay, so Should I let the queen go or give her some brood from my other queens? She’s been living in a test tube for about 3 1/2 weeks now if this mattersBatspiderfish wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:47 amSadly, if it is from this group, then it probably isn't suitable for captivity. Formica aserva is (to the best of my knowledge) the only such species in North America which can live independently from its host species. All of the rest are dependent on a constant supply of host workers. They are brood-raiders, much like Polyergus.
Formica sanguinea is another species which can live independently, but they only live in Eurasia.
keeper of 4 formica subsericea
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
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Re: Formica sanguinea queen!
I think the responsible thing to do would be to let her go. She should be alright on her own as long as she gets a snack before she leaves. Her goal is to chase away a young Formica colony and steal some of their brood (they are equipped with enlarged Dufour's gland which releases panic-inducing odors and helps them to kidnap brood without having to do a lot of fighting.) They don't have to wait for long periods of time before having workers like most other ants.
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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Re: Formica sanguinea queen!
okay, I’ll let her go if that’s best for the ant, what should I feed her on the way out?Batspiderfish wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:23 amI think the responsible thing to do would be to let her go. She should be alright on her own as long as she gets a snack before she leaves. Her goal is to chase away a young Formica colony and steal some of their brood (they are equipped with enlarged Dufour's gland which releases panic-inducing odors and helps them to kidnap brood without having to do a lot of fighting.) They don't have to wait for long periods of time before having workers like most other ants.
keeper of 4 formica subsericea
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
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Re: Formica sanguinea queen!
Sugary liquid is fine.
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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Re: Formica sanguinea queen!
Thank you:)
keeper of 4 formica subsericea
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
and 4 myrmica!
and a formica social paricite!
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