Queen Ant?
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Queen Ant?
Is this a queen? It's about 3-6mm in length, I found it in my driveway in Michigan. I found it 1-2 days ago, it's the end of summer here.
Thank you for your help, as I am new at ant keeping.
Thank you for your help, as I am new at ant keeping.
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Re: Queen Ant?
Crematogaster sp.
Try not to guess when you are taking a measurement!
Try not to guess when you are taking a measurement!
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Re: Queen Ant?
I thought it looked a lot more like Tetramorium Sp.E, No?
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Re: Queen Ant?
Tetramorium aren't flying anymore by August (in North America). That round head belongs to Crematogaster, which is having its mating season right now.
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Re: Queen Ant?
They look pretty similar to me
Cremogaster
Tetramorium
Are they similar species care and behavior wise?
Cremogaster
Tetramorium
Are they similar species care and behavior wise?
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Re: Queen Ant?
I agree, queens of the two species do look similar, but she is definitely not Tetramorium.
I haven't kept Crematogaster before, but know that the workers are many times better at climbing than Tetramorium. They nest high in the trees.
I haven't kept Crematogaster before, but know that the workers are many times better at climbing than Tetramorium. They nest high in the trees.
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: Queen Ant?
Cool, I'll do some research on how to keep them.
Thanks for your help!
-Ant Love forever!
Thanks for your help!
-Ant Love forever!
Re: Queen Ant?
Is that why there's an entire colony constantly moving brood up and down the tree in my front yard? Didnt think Temperate Crematogaster did that.Batspiderfish wrote:I agree, queens of the two species do look similar, but she is definitely not Tetramorium.
I haven't kept Crematogaster before, but know that the workers are many times better at climbing than Tetramorium. They nest high in the trees.
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Re: Queen Ant?
Hmm, I guess they do nest close to the ground. I was under the impression that they nested in rotting wood, high up, like Aphaenogaster tennesseensis. They are common in Maine, but I very rarely see the colonies.Martialis wrote:Is that why there's an entire colony constantly moving brood up and down the tree in my front yard? Didnt think Temperate Crematogaster did that.Batspiderfish wrote:I agree, queens of the two species do look similar, but she is definitely not Tetramorium.
I haven't kept Crematogaster before, but know that the workers are many times better at climbing than Tetramorium. They nest high in the trees.
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: Queen Ant?
How would I house these ants if they live in trees,
I.e. Outworld, Formicarium, tubing, outworld terrain.
Pictures would be helpful.
I.e. Outworld, Formicarium, tubing, outworld terrain.
Pictures would be helpful.
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