Polyrhachis illaudata?

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Polyrhachis illaudata?

Post: # 97578Post lacktist
Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:08 am

hello guys, i just catch some queens, and one of them i believe is Polyrhachis illaudata queen. Here the pic and info

Size: 9-11mm
When: 08-12-2022 21:00
Where: Lampung, Indonesia (Small Village)
Appearance: Black body with metallic gold
Behaviour: chill
Picture(s):
Image

other pic:
https://imgur.com/a/aEdvZiI
Founding stage:
  • 1 Odontoponera denticulata
  • 4 Solenopsis geminata
  • 12 Pheidole megacephala

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Re: Polyrhachis illaudata?

Post: # 97744Post Polyrhachiskeeper
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:48 pm

It does look like Polyrhachis illaudata from what I see on Internet. It is deffinatly under the genus Polyrhachis. I think I might even have the same species as you.
is the Head and thorax golden too if seen under sunlight?
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: Polyrhachis illaudata?

Post: # 97787Post Polyrhachiskeeper
Wed Jan 04, 2023 3:36 am

She is semi-claustral, she is a picky eater, she will eat mealworms and chicken and any sweet substance
Favorite ant:
Polyrhachis/Echinopla

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

Beginners must not keep Polyrhachis!

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