Hi! So I've had this queen for a couple weeks now and have no clue what she is. She's smaller than my tetramorium, for sure. Caught in north central West Virginia. If she's Myrmica it may be too late as I've been treating her as fully claustral. She does have a small clutch of eggs that she clings to constantly. Any help would be appreciated.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wSdike4Kmks6kePcweAPi5SVpAgctLo7/view?usp=drivesdkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vd1BYmtUCoP-250CTcewoe5onCwQqBbN/view?usp=drivesdkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1U-R74WXBDI8WQ_JUyIDzp-RTp1SLxI8d/view?usp=drivesdk
Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
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BowzerSlayer
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Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
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BowzerSlayer
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
Let me know if the pictures won't load.
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BowzerSlayer
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
Starting to think solenopsis maybe?
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
Pheidole sp. queen.
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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BowzerSlayer
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
Thanks! Those are "Big Headed Ants", right? I'd feel so lucky to have caught one of Mikey's favorites in my first year!
P.S. I like your signature. Too many people just give up or get lazy. It happens with every kind of pet.
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
@bowzerslayer Do you live in WV? I am looking for a queen. Think I could still find one at this time of year?
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BowzerSlayer
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
I am in WV. In fact, I'm the GAN farmerin WV (Morgantown). Though I haven't seen any ants flying in a couple weeks, I'm sure the season isn't over yet. Alternatively, I do have a Tetramorium sp. colony posted for sale on the GAN main page as well as a Pheidole sp. colony that I plan to post later today.
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
How muchBowzerSlayer wrote: ↑Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:00 pmI am in WV. In fact, I'm the GAN farmerin WV (Morgantown). Though I haven't seen any ants flying in a couple weeks, I'm sure the season isn't over yet. Alternatively, I do have a Tetramorium sp. colony posted for sale on the GAN main page as well as a Pheidole sp. colony that I plan to post later today.
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BowzerSlayer
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Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
My Tetramorium sp. colony is posted at $60. The Pheidole sp. colony, being smaller and rarer, is currently posted at $100.jaagie wrote: ↑Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:00 pmHow muchBowzerSlayer wrote: ↑Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:00 pmI am in WV. In fact, I'm the GAN farmerin WV (Morgantown). Though I haven't seen any ants flying in a couple weeks, I'm sure the season isn't over yet. Alternatively, I do have a Tetramorium sp. colony posted for sale on the GAN main page as well as a Pheidole sp. colony that I plan to post later today.
Ask not what your ants can do for you, ask what you can do for your ants.
Re: Myrmica? Pheidole? hALP!
What is the website to find them?
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