Is this an ant?
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- UnrealSparks
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Is this an ant?
As the subject says, is this even an Ant? I caught this insect in a meadow wandering around between the grass. I live west of Turin/Italy.
The only thing I noticed is that it has some big and strong mandibles and I'm not sure but the gaster might have a stinger(?)
The only thing I noticed is that it has some big and strong mandibles and I'm not sure but the gaster might have a stinger(?)
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- [2x] Lasius Flavus
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Re: Is this an ant?
it is an ant, but i dont think its a queen
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Re: Is this an ant?
Wingless wasp sp. It bears an extremely painful sting so better to release sooner than later.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.
- UnrealSparks
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Re: Is this an ant?
Thanks for the clarification, I've already sat it free
Keeping the following colonies:
- [2x] Camponotus Barbaricus
- [2x] Lasius Flavus
Re: Is this an ant?
As an extra tip, if you do catch a queen ant, make the water section of the tube bigger. This supply won't last her very long and will bring extra stress when you have to move her to a new tube everytime they run out of water.
First year of antkeeping, already enjoying it!
Currently founding:
Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus
Still hoping to find a Formica queen.
Currently founding:
Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus
Still hoping to find a Formica queen.
- UnrealSparks
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Re: Is this an ant?
Yes, I know. I usually do that and this test tube setup was made by my brother (and it was his first one). I only used it for "temporary housing". Here's an example of one I made
Thanks for the tip anyway, they're always appreciated
Thanks for the tip anyway, they're always appreciated
Keeping the following colonies:
- [2x] Camponotus Barbaricus
- [2x] Lasius Flavus
Re: Is this an ant?
Ah right, that looks a lot better
No worries, I try to help where i can with my limited knowledge
Btw, cool that you and your brother are enjoying this together!
No worries, I try to help where i can with my limited knowledge
Btw, cool that you and your brother are enjoying this together!
First year of antkeeping, already enjoying it!
Currently founding:
Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus
Still hoping to find a Formica queen.
Currently founding:
Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus
Still hoping to find a Formica queen.
- UnrealSparks
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Re: Is this an ant?
Sorry for the late response.
Yes, while my brother is learning to keep ants with me he's also teaching me to care for an acquarium. We're actually enjoying both!
Yes, while my brother is learning to keep ants with me he's also teaching me to care for an acquarium. We're actually enjoying both!
Keeping the following colonies:
- [2x] Camponotus Barbaricus
- [2x] Lasius Flavus
Re: Is this an ant?
Nice!
First year of antkeeping, already enjoying it!
Currently founding:
Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus
Still hoping to find a Formica queen.
Currently founding:
Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus
Still hoping to find a Formica queen.
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