Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Queen with dented gaster

Started By DatGaster1306 , Jul 22 2019 5:44 AM

Please log in to reply

5 replies to this topic

#1 Offline DatGaster1306 - Posted July 22 2019 - 5:44 AM

Advanced Member

Members
38 posts

So my Pheidole Queen has a pretty nice dent in her gaster. I saw someone saying somewhere else that it doesn’t bode well for her and that she’ll probably die. This my third Pheidole ever and all I’ve ever wanted out of anting is a single colony of Pheidole. Think she’ll make it?

#2 Offline Acutus - Posted July 22 2019 - 9:07 AM

Advanced Member

Members
835 posts

LocationMaryland

It's impossible to tell even with fully normal Queens but that wouldn't stop me from doing everything I could to keep her going! I've heard of missing legs damaged antennae etc so maybe yours can overcome a dent.

Billy

Currently keeping:

Camponotus chromaiodes

Camponotus castaneus

Formica subsericea

#3 Offline DatGaster1306 - Posted July 22 2019 - 10:56 AM

Advanced Member

Members
38 posts

Yea she has a nice little pile of brood going. Should have nanitics in a week or so.

#4 Offline Acutus - Posted July 22 2019 - 11:17 AM

Advanced Member

Members
835 posts

LocationMaryland

(y) (y)

Billy

Currently keeping:

Camponotus chromaiodes

Camponotus castaneus

Formica subsericea

#5 Offline CoolColJ - Posted July 23 2019 - 4:48 AM

Advanced Member

Members
2,646 posts

LocationSydney, Australia

Don't worry about it

I've had queens with dented gasters and all thrived.

This Iridomyrmex queen had dents in her thorax and gaster!
I actually found her under a brick with some Pheidole workers and a major... :blink:

Edited by CoolColJ, July 23 2019 - 4:59 AM.

Current ant colonies -
1) Opisthopsis Rufithorax (strobe ant), Melophorus sp2. black and orange, Pheidole species, Pheidole antipodum
Journal = http://www.formicult...ra-iridomyrmex/

Heterotermes cf brevicatena termite pet/feeder journal = http://www.formicult...feeder-journal/