Her size is about 8-9 mm. I'm currently keeping her in a test tube inside my wardrobe were it's dark and quiet and she has already layed her eggs. What species could this be? Is she fully-claustral?
Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
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UnrealSparks
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Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
Yesterday I caught this queen on the floor in my kitchen while she was wandering around. I live west of Turin, in Italy.
Her size is about 8-9 mm. I'm currently keeping her in a test tube inside my wardrobe were it's dark and quiet and she has already layed her eggs. What species could this be? Is she fully-claustral?
Her size is about 8-9 mm. I'm currently keeping her in a test tube inside my wardrobe were it's dark and quiet and she has already layed her eggs. What species could this be? Is she fully-claustral?
Keeping the following colonies:
- [2x] Camponotus Barbaricus
- [2x] Lasius Flavus
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Batspiderfish
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Re: Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
Lasius sp.
Claustral.
Claustral.
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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CashTheEntomoligist
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Re: Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
Lasius Neoniger
Keeper Of: Pogonomyrmex barbatus Queen 2x
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)
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CashTheEntomoligist
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Re: Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
Very Easy Colony For Beginners
Keeper Of: Pogonomyrmex barbatus Queen 2x
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)
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Batspiderfish
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Re: Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
No Lasius neoniger in Europe, although it's definitely from the niger group.
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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CashTheEntomoligist
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Re: Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
Oh Well My Mistake I Have A Lasius Neoniger Colony Queen That Looks Like It
Keeper Of: Pogonomyrmex barbatus Queen 2x
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)
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UnrealSparks
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Re: Queen ID | Italy/Turin - 10/07/18
Much appreciated guys! Thanks for the responses!
Keeping the following colonies:
- [2x] Camponotus Barbaricus
- [2x] Lasius Flavus
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