Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
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Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
I caught what I was told to be a Formica Rufa queen. So the question is...
Can I have a multiple queen colony?
Should I, is this a good idea?
Lastly how and when? assuming I can find another Formica Rufa queen.
Can I have a multiple queen colony?
Should I, is this a good idea?
Lastly how and when? assuming I can find another Formica Rufa queen.
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Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
There aren't any Formica rufa in North America, so you should probably make an ID request.
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.
Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
Yea there is i just looked at the species distribution map it can be found through north america but it might be a different sub-speices i know its a formica i wouldn't try to mix them together even if they are polygynous
Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
Not F. rufa in particular. There are other similar species, though.
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Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
I did and the only reply was Formica rufa.Batspiderfish wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2017 2:13 pmThere aren't any Formica rufa in North America, so you should probably make an ID request.
Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
^^ as did I, I found the same info. I will heed your advice. No mixing!Antsinohio wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2017 5:03 pmYea there is i just looked at the species distribution map it can be found through north america but it might be a different sub-speices i know its a formica i wouldn't try to mix them together even if they are polygynous
My only question left is... since I've read they are a parasitic type of ant, do I have to find workers for her? Or can I test tube her until she lays eggs and raises her own?
Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
Dont put workers with her they will fight put in eggs, larvae, or pupae
Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
Copy that. No workers! I assume this species of ant is unprefferred due to the parasitic characteristics of this species.
Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
http://antmaps.org/?mode=species&species=Formica.rufa
All collections for F. rufa in the New World are dubious, or probably mistaken. There are look-alikes in North America.
All collections for F. rufa in the New World are dubious, or probably mistaken. There are look-alikes in North America.
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Re: Can I, should I, and how? Polygynous
Right, no F. rufa in North America. If she is a social parasite then she will need some pupae.
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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