Ant Identification East Lansing MI
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Ant Identification East Lansing MI
Caught on 4/9/17
Is reddish brownish. About 10 mm long from gaster tip to jaws. 3 light coffee brown stripes or bands around abdomen. Caught on MSU campus in East Lansing MI. Tried to make the pics as clear as possible. I also need to know if there semi claustral or not and how long I would need to keep them before I can move to a formicarium. Please and thank you very much
Is reddish brownish. About 10 mm long from gaster tip to jaws. 3 light coffee brown stripes or bands around abdomen. Caught on MSU campus in East Lansing MI. Tried to make the pics as clear as possible. I also need to know if there semi claustral or not and how long I would need to keep them before I can move to a formicarium. Please and thank you very much
Beginner keeper of Prenolepis Imparis and Formica pallidefulva. Would appreciate all the help I can
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Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
I forgot to add this image to the last post. Thank you again
Beginner keeper of Prenolepis Imparis and Formica pallidefulva. Would appreciate all the help I can
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Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
Claustral, Prenolepis imparis.
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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Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
Thank you very much. Is there any good guide out there for winter ant care. I know there a really weird species to keep and as a first time ant keeper, I'd like some direction with such unique species.
Beginner keeper of Prenolepis Imparis and Formica pallidefulva. Would appreciate all the help I can
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Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
This is the best guild I have found so far.
https://youtu.be/wcSBXPsvH6o
https://youtu.be/wcSBXPsvH6o
Founding:
Crematogaster (2X)
Lasius Neoniger (2X)
Crematogaster (2X)
Lasius Neoniger (2X)
Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
I think I may have captured a winter ant queen too, but was hoping for some confirmation.
I am very new to ant keeping.
Thanks!
Here is my picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8vly04pv53q8yrh/2017-04-11%2014.52.05.jpg?dl=0
I am very new to ant keeping.
Thanks!
Here is my picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8vly04pv53q8yrh/2017-04-11%2014.52.05.jpg?dl=0
Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
I just read the post about providing correct info.
I found this ant on 04/09/2017 in Appleton, WI with several others like her.
She is 8mm long from head to end (not including her antennae).
Thanks!
I found this ant on 04/09/2017 in Appleton, WI with several others like her.
She is 8mm long from head to end (not including her antennae).
Thanks!
Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
You should make your own ID post instead of taking somebody else's. The link is unavailable publicly.
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Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
Looks like a Prenolepis imparis/False Honeypot ant/Winter ant to me. But yes next time please make your own post
Founding:
Crematogaster (2X)
Lasius Neoniger (2X)
Crematogaster (2X)
Lasius Neoniger (2X)
Re: Ant Identification East Lansing MI
Aquaexploder wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:55 pmLooks like a Prenolepis imparis/False Honeypot ant/Winter ant to me. But yes next time please make your own post
I will start a new post next time. Thank you for the identification and suggestion. I'm new to the etiquette here, but I'll do my best to respect it going forward.
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