Bay Area (north California) - California

[IntotheAM]

Hello everyone.

This is my first post and I think I found my first ant queen. I found her on 06/02/2017 in the Bay Area region of California. I am not sure on her length but I do believe she is a queen as she has already started laying eggs. I believe she is a tetramorium (pavement) ant, but I wanted some confirmation. I am new to this hobby, so any pointers for what to expect with this species would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[IntotheAM]

Had to use photobucket for photos. The forum wouldn't let me post them here.

Picture of queen and eggs:
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz125/darkplague56/20170609_180336.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz125/darkplague56/20170609_172258.jpg

Thank you

[Martialis]

I'm sorry, but the photo is too dark; I'm not too experienced with cameras myself, but I believe Batspiderfish can give a few pointers.

[Batspiderfish]

I agree with Tetramorium sp. E

[IntotheAM]

Is there anything in particular that I should do for this species? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Batspiderfish]

It's one of the most commonly kept genera in North America next to Lasius, Solenopsis, and Camponotus. You could probably find some journals.

[IntotheAM]

Hey everyone. I think I found two more queens. I think they are both tetramorium queens again, but confirmation is always nice. Please let me know what you all think they are.

Queen 1


Queen 2

[IntotheAM]

Also, if these all are tetramorium queens, how difficult would it be to fuse them into one colony?

[IntotheAM]

Hello,

I am posting to bump my original post and see if anyone can confirm what kind the two new queens are. I think they are tetramorium, but I am fairly new at this. If they all are tetramorium, how difficult is it to combine them together?

Hey everyone. I think I found two more queens. I think they are both tetramorium queens again, but confirmation is always nice. Please let me know what you all think they are.

Queen 1


Queen 2

[Batspiderfish]

Tetramorium sp. E is a species complex, meaning that there are four different species that are not visibly distinguishable. Along with their reputation as monogynous ants, you should not expose them to each other.