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[VoidElecent]

So, there's been a lot of talk recently about looking out for Prenolepis flights. Although these are of course the main species I will be keeping an eye out for on Saturday, here are some rarer, but VERY interesting species I would recommend keeping an eye out for. Some of them even fly in January, but March seems to be a pretty common prime-time for these guys.

 

1. Frachtomyrmex Sedarus

2. Frachtomyrmex Delirium

3. Frachtomyrmex Chiliria

4. Bloromorium Velarus

5. Septodontracha Ephracygus

6. Spetodontracha Iridexi

7. Jeldan-Xenia Gepheramia

8. Zirconium Cubicilicus

9. Kryptothorax Yittrium

10. Kryptothorax Literops

11. Xerneas Acanthropods

12. Pinkomyrmex Floyderus

 

They're less common and not very well known, but they deserve attention too! Most of them prefer temperate regions, common forests found all the way from NJ and MA on the East Coast.

 

Good luck finding them, I guarantee it'll be almost impossible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kevin]

I have never heard of a single one of these species. If you manage to find and ID one, I'll give you a dollar.

 

EDIT: Just realized it was a joke. I played myself.

Edited by Kevin, February 16 2017 - 6:56 PM.

[VoidElecent]

I have never heard of a single one of these species. If you manage to find and ID one, I'll give you a dollar.

 

Funny you've never heard of them! They're very famous. Especially the last one, grew in popularity in the early-mid '80s.

[Serafine]

I found one. But it's only a Zirconium dioxidicus.

Edited by Serafine, February 16 2017 - 10:30 PM.

[ctantkeeper]

The trolling is real!!!

[Nathant2131]

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.

http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

[VoidElecent]

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.

http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 

What a find. Those ones are rare!

[Martialis]

I'm honestly surprised not to see Ferrum oxidus. They've been a bane for mankind for thousands of years. Here's a picture of their workers: http://www.photos-pu...orized-rust.jpg

 

EDIT: Forgot to mention they're small and very numerous!

Edited by Martialis, February 17 2017 - 9:16 AM.

[Nathant2131]

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 
What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

[Martialis]

 

 

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 
What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

 

 

I'm no expert, but I think that  they're semi-claustral. Try feeding it candied mealworms.

[VoidElecent]

 

 

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 
What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

 

You could always try salmon, a little more expensive but should do the trick. Also, be careful with putting Pinkomyrmex species into Test-Tube setups, sometimes the setups are too large and the ants forget that they're in a claustral chamber. Pinkomyrmex species are actually very neat, in some countries their eggs are actually a delicacy! You know, scrambled and such.

[Bracchymyrmex]

 

 

 

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 
What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

 

You could always try salmon, a little more expensive but should do the trick. Also, be careful with putting Pinkomyrmex species into Test-Tube setups, sometimes the setups are too large and the ants forget that they're in a claustral chamber. Pinkomyrmex species are actually very neat, in some countries their eggs are actually a delicacy! You know, scrambled and such.

 

I've heard that the crave chilean sea bass in this "claustral time". However when you are ready to move them to a formicarium be prepared with a heavy stock of steak and salmon.

[Martialis]

 

 

 

 

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 
What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

 

You could always try salmon, a little more expensive but should do the trick. Also, be careful with putting Pinkomyrmex species into Test-Tube setups, sometimes the setups are too large and the ants forget that they're in a claustral chamber. Pinkomyrmex species are actually very neat, in some countries their eggs are actually a delicacy! You know, scrambled and such.

 

I've heard that the crave chilean sea bass in this "claustral time". However when you are ready to move them to a formicarium be prepared with a heavy stock of steak and salmon.

 

 

I feed mine Foie gras. Is this a good food for them?

[Nathant2131]

Alright thanks guys. She already has one egg and I'm going to add a foraging area. I might switch to a smaller founding chamber if I can find one. Will my rabbit work as food? (Pre killed and Cooked, of course)

[Serafine]

 

 

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

 
What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

 

I think it's a harvester species, so try seeds. Coconut seeds look promising.

Edited by Serafine, February 17 2017 - 11:47 AM.

[Nathant2131]

Found a Pinkomyrmex overwintering under a log.http://yourshot.nati...r8KycH479bAMjS/

What a find. Those ones are rare!

It was pretty big (about six feet tall) but I managed to stuff it into a test tube setup. What do they eat?

I think it's a harvester species, so try seeds. Coconut seeds look promising.

Thanks I'll try that too.

[Serafine]

Alright thanks guys. She already has one egg and I'm going to add a foraging area. I might switch to a smaller founding chamber if I can find one. Will my rabbit work as food? (Pre killed and Cooked, of course)

A rabbit seems a bit small. You should try something bigger, it's a big ant after all. I've heard from some people that they like sea food (since it's very protein-rich), a larger humpback per week might do (don't forget to cook or freeze it before you feed it).

Edited by Serafine, February 17 2017 - 12:04 PM.

[Nathant2131]

Alright thanks guys. She already has one egg and I'm going to add a foraging area. I might switch to a smaller founding chamber if I can find one. Will my rabbit work as food? (Pre killed and Cooked, of course)

A rabbit seems a bit small. You should try something bigger, it's a big ant after all. I've heard from some people that they like sea food (since it's very protein-rich), a larger humpback per week might do (don't forget to cook or freeze it before you feed it).

Perfect. I actually have a few humpbacks sitting in my fridge so I will cook em up soon. I also fed an advocado seed and she gobbled it up.

[Kevin]

Children, only so many can play in the sandbox at once. Please, take turns!

[Martialis]

Children, only so many can play in the sandbox at once. Please, take turns!

 

No!

Edited by Martialis, February 17 2017 - 1:06 PM.