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I Got A Queen!
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:22 pm
by Teatotalled
I'm sure of it this time! She just crawled across the pavement, wings and all. She had them off before I caught her but catch her I did!
Considering her shape and the fact I caught her today, I'm pretty sure she's a labor day ant, but I'm prepared to post more pictures tomorrow once my good camera has its battery charged up.
If anyone could confirm that for me at some point, I'd be very grateful so I know what to research before I move her into a proper formicarum if she ever lays eggs.
Re: I Got A Queen!
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:58 pm
by idahoantgirl
lasius neoniger. they do not lay eggs till after hibernation.
Re: I Got A Queen!
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:23 pm
by Teatotalled
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:58 pm
lasius neoniger. they do not lay eggs till after hibernation.
That's what I thought! Thank you so much for the confirmation. I hope she manages to survive the winter so I can look forward to a lovely colony.
Re: I Got A Queen!
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:54 am
by idahoantgirl
Teatotalled wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:23 pm
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:58 pm
lasius neoniger. they do not lay eggs till after hibernation.
That's what I thought! Thank you so much for the confirmation. I hope she manages to survive the winter so I can look forward to a lovely colony.
Yeah! I have one that has about 25 workers or so.
Re: I Got A Queen!
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:01 am
by Teatotalled
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:54 am
Yeah! I have one that has about 25 workers or so.
That's so cool! I'll have to message you for tips and stuff if I get a successful colony!
Re: I Got A Queen!
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:58 pm
by idahoantgirl
Teatotalled wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:01 am
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:54 am
Yeah! I have one that has about 25 workers or so.
That's so cool! I'll have to message you for tips and stuff if I get a successful colony!
sounds good! I'd be glad to help