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I'm new to ant keeping and was just roaming around to find some ant queens. I found these two. If you could let me know, what species they are (and if they really are queens ) that would be great.
1. https://imgur.com/a/I7lpJVi
Date: 21. May, 6pm
Location: Zurich, Switzerland, edge of the forest
Weather: Sunny, 24 degree celsius, some rain last night
Size: 6-8mm (5mm squares underneath)
My Guess: lasius fuliginosus
2. https://imgur.com/a/SfQnK9V
Date: 21. May, 6pm
Location: Zurich, Switzerland, edge of the forest
Weather: Sunny, 24 degree celsius, some rain last night
Size: 5mm (5mm squares underneath)
Comment: Seems to be in a state of shock, does not move. I had to guide her into the testtube with a cotton swab.
Zurich/Switzerland 2 Queen Ants
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Re: Zurich/Switzerland 2 Queen Ants
Edit: Sadly, the smaller queen (2) did not make it
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Re: Zurich/Switzerland 2 Queen Ants
Queen two looks like a Formica queen, but I am not sure…Bravelittleonion wrote: ↑Sun May 22, 2022 4:54 amEdit: Sadly, the smaller queen (2) did not make it
Queen one is parasitic species, someone more experienced iD’ing ants in this part of the world is more likely to get a correct ID
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Re: Zurich/Switzerland 2 Queen Ants
Thank you for your assessment! I released to lasius queen/s (found two more) again, since for my first ant colony I don't see myself with a parasitic queen
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