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Unusual Activity

Post: # 76280Post Anisoptera
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:30 am

My queen in my test tube setup is digging up the water side of the cotton. The cotton is everywhere. Should I be concerned?
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen

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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76281Post PTasker15
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:45 am

What species? How long have you had her?
Keeping ants for 6 years now.

Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76282Post AM1C39
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:46 am

You should not be worried as long as she does not cause a flood.
My current colonies:
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]
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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76284Post Anisoptera
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:48 am

Okay. Do you want an image? I got it on Imgur so I'd also like you to identify it if possible.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen

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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76287Post PTasker15
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:55 am

An image would be nice. We will try our best.
Keeping ants for 6 years now.

Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76288Post Anisoptera
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:56 am

https://imgur.com/a/jHf8aY7
This is it.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen

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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76289Post PTasker15
Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:05 pm

Camponotus discolor! An amazing and gorgeous starter species
Keeping ants for 6 years now.

Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76290Post Anisoptera
Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:09 pm

PTasker15 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:05 pm
 Camponotus discolor! An amazing and gorgeous starter species
I don't think it's Camponotus. It's Petiole is a different shape, and it's eyes are small. I may be wrong. I'm new anyways.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen

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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76291Post Anisoptera
Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:10 pm

It's size is 11mm if that helps.
x2 Solenopsis invicta queens
x1 Camponotus decipiens queen

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Re: Unusual Activity

Post: # 76292Post PTasker15
Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:42 pm

Definitely Camponotus, maybe discolor. I'm keeping some right now that look exactly like that, plus I have 4 years experience with these purty girls.If you want I can get a photo of mine when I get home for you to compare.
Keeping ants for 6 years now.

Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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