Identify this queen

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carsonman99

Identify this queen

Post: # 22056Post carsonman99
Tue May 30, 2017 8:48 am

Found this queen underground and she laid eggs about a week after being put into test tube set up. This is my first queen so I am not sure of the species. Location is Indiana
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Theantguy13

Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22064Post Theantguy13
Tue May 30, 2017 11:10 am

you need to post the images on an image sharing website, right now nobody has access to the photos.

carsonman99

Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22069Post carsonman99
Tue May 30, 2017 12:00 pm

Image

Sorry about that hope this link works!

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Batspiderfish
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Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22070Post Batspiderfish
Tue May 30, 2017 12:04 pm

Formica sp. Remember to include measurements and the general location in the post.

Did you find her with any brood or workers? If so, she might need a fruit fly or two once she has larvae.
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carsonman99

Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22071Post carsonman99
Tue May 30, 2017 12:34 pm

I think she had maybe 4 or 5 workers when I dug her up. I've given her 2 drops of honey since she has been in the tube and she rejected a spider leg.

carsonman99

Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22072Post carsonman99
Tue May 30, 2017 12:49 pm

Would a Formica cinerea be a good guess?

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Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22073Post Batspiderfish
Tue May 30, 2017 1:23 pm

That's a Eurasian species. We can't make a good ID on this queen based on the pictures.

When you catch an established queen, you need to get her workers as well! Also, make sure you offer honey on a tray. She will not need it very often. I recommend small arthropods like fruit flies.
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.

carsonman99

Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22077Post carsonman99
Tue May 30, 2017 2:58 pm

She laid some brood and looks healthy should I be worried she hasn't gotten any protein??

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Re: Identify this queen

Post: # 22087Post Batspiderfish
Tue May 30, 2017 8:03 pm

These ants are normally claustral, so if she had workers, it means that she's already spent the resources she would use to start a colony. She won't forage for her brood, but she will need a little insect protein, occasionally, to raise another worker.
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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