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SIeepyBucky
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Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96455Post SIeepyBucky
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:59 pm

Hello Friends! I recently caught a queen well I’m about 90% sure it is I live in Southern California and I found it on the pavement around 4 PM but I’m unsure of what species it is, if someone could help me I would really appreciate it i’m super new to ant keeping :?: :D

I put a picture of it in the attachments

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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96456Post antperson24
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:15 pm

SIeepyBucky wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:59 pm
Hello Friends! I recently caught a queen well I’m about 90% sure it is I live in Southern California and I found it on the pavement around 4 PM but I’m unsure of what species it is, if someone could help me I would really appreciate it i’m super new to ant keeping :?: :D

I put a picture of it in the attachments
It does not work to attach things for some reason, so could you link the photos on google photos? :)
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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SIeepyBucky
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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96457Post SIeepyBucky
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:44 pm

https://photos.app.goo.gl/q49PM7iTXf8v9uLT8

As requested

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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96458Post SIeepyBucky
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:30 pm

antperson24 wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:15 pm
SIeepyBucky wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:59 pm
Hello Friends! I recently caught a queen well I’m about 90% sure it is I live in Southern California and I found it on the pavement around 4 PM but I’m unsure of what species it is, if someone could help me I would really appreciate it i’m super new to ant keeping :?: :D

I put a picture of it in the attachments
It does not work to attach things for some reason, so could you link the photos on google photos? :)
Put the link up thank you again!

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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96463Post antperson24
Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:04 am

SIeepyBucky wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:59 pm
Hello Friends! I recently caught a queen well I’m about 90% sure it is I live in Southern California and I found it on the pavement around 4 PM but I’m unsure of what species it is, if someone could help me I would really appreciate it i’m super new to ant keeping :?: :D

I put a picture of it in the attachments
100% a queen, but I don't live in California, so I am relatively unfamiliar with the ants that live there. Hopefully someone else can help you with it's species! :)
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN

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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96475Post SIeepyBucky
Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:28 pm

antperson24 wrote:
Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:04 am
SIeepyBucky wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:59 pm
Hello Friends! I recently caught a queen well I’m about 90% sure it is I live in Southern California and I found it on the pavement around 4 PM but I’m unsure of what species it is, if someone could help me I would really appreciate it i’m super new to ant keeping :?: :D

I put a picture of it in the attachments
100% a queen, but I don't live in California, so I am relatively unfamiliar with the ants that live there. Hopefully someone else can help you with it's species! :)
I learned that also today she layed a good amount of eggs while I was at work today lol

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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96476Post antperson24
Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:57 pm

SIeepyBucky wrote:
Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:28 pm
antperson24 wrote:
Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:04 am
SIeepyBucky wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:59 pm
Hello Friends! I recently caught a queen well I’m about 90% sure it is I live in Southern California and I found it on the pavement around 4 PM but I’m unsure of what species it is, if someone could help me I would really appreciate it i’m super new to ant keeping :?: :D

I put a picture of it in the attachments
100% a queen, but I don't live in California, so I am relatively unfamiliar with the ants that live there. Hopefully someone else can help you with it's species! :)
I learned that also today she layed a good amount of eggs while I was at work today lol
Always fun to see a big brood pile! :)
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN

SHmealer
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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96516Post SHmealer
Fri Sep 16, 2022 7:49 pm

Its 100% pogonomyrmex rugosus

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Re: Unsure of species and if it is a queen

Post: # 96573Post SolenopsisKeeper
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:33 pm

SHmealer wrote:
Fri Sep 16, 2022 7:49 pm
Its 100% pogonomyrmex rugosus
Yep. Needs heat at like 85 F to survive and lay eggs.
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