Queen Ant Identification.

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antperson24
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Queen Ant Identification.

Post: # 95435Post antperson24
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:03 pm

I found this queen ant wondering across some concrete around 8:30 A.M. She is 6mm long and I think she might be Myrmica.
Link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/yVuFrRV1bKw5UL9K8
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
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Re: Queen Ant Identification.

Post: # 95441Post SolenopsisKeeper
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:12 pm

antperson24 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:03 pm
 I found this queen ant wondering across some concrete around 8:30 A.M. She is 6mm long and I think she might be Myrmica.
Link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/yVuFrRV1bKw5UL9K8
Upvote for Myrmica.

Whatever she is, she sure is beautiful
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Re: Queen Ant Identification.

Post: # 95448Post Polyrhachiskeeper
Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:19 pm

i'd say Polyrhachis but they arent in your area, otherwise i have no idea. And she sure is beautiful :D
Favorite ant:
Polyrhachis/Echinopla

Founding:
-Dark Camponotus nicobarensis
-Polyrhachis illaudata
-Polyrhachis beccarii
-Polyrhachis rastellata 2x

Beginners must not keep Polyrhachis!
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Re: Queen Ant Identification.

Post: # 95746Post antperson24
Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:34 am

She has laid two eggs! This might not seem like much, but I am really exited as this is the first time I have ever gotten a Myrmica queen to lay eggs! They always get stuck in the honey and die, or just not eat and starve to death. But finally it is starting to go well! :D
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I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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