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Help ID queen and anything else about this species

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:56 pm
by CatsnAnts
I just found this queen ant today and I really have no idea of what species she could be? It would be very nice if someone could share some of there knowledge on that and maybe some caring tips as well?
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Re: Help ID queen and anything else about this species

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:54 pm
by Batspiderfish
A Lasius umbratus queen which flew last fall. A social parasite, she will need to be introduced to young workers of another Lasius species before she can start her own colony.

http://www.formiculture.com/topic/3252-much-ado-about-the-founding-of-lasius-temporary-social-parasites/

Re: Help ID queen and anything else about this species

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:06 pm
by antnest8
i also would give lasius brood. my umbratus queen never laid eggs until i supplied her with larvae

Re: Help ID queen and anything else about this species

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:57 pm
by Batspiderfish
antnest8 wrote:
Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:06 pm
i also would give lasius brood. my umbratus queen never laid eggs until i supplied her with larvae
Larvae help, but I can attest that they aren't a requirement.

Re: Help ID queen and anything else about this species

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:46 pm
by CatsnAnts
Thanks for all of the help! I think that I will try some of your suggestions! If anybody has any more tips, please share! Thanks again!!!

Re: Help ID queen and anything else about this species

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:37 am
by KinmanPack777
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