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San Jose, CA 10/7/19

Started By antwall , Oct 7 2019 2:35 PM

Best Answer Manitobant , October 7 2019 - 3:44 PM

I agree with hypoponera opacior. She is semi claustral so you need to feed her. I sould also recommend putting soil in the test tube for added humidity. Go to the full post

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#1 Offline antwall - Posted October 7 2019 - 2:35 PM

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1. Location of collection: San Jose, CA
2. 10/7/19
3. Habitat of Collection: Pavement
4. Length: 3.5 mm
5. Coloration: Shiny Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Mandibles triangular shaped, Antennal Clubs
Check my gallery for the pictures! I can’t figure out how to upload photos on Ipad.

Argentine ants are mean.

#2 Offline ponerinecat - Posted October 7 2019 - 3:17 PM

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terrible pictures, but it could be hypoponera opacior.

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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted October 7 2019 - 3:44 PM Best Answer

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I agree with hypoponera opacior. She is semi claustral so you need to feed her. I sould also recommend putting soil in the test tube for added humidity.

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Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#4 Offline antwall - Posted October 7 2019 - 4:30 PM

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Thanks! What do they eat, and how do you care for them? I took some better photos and put them in the album.

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Argentine ants are mean.

#5 Offline Manitobant - Posted October 7 2019 - 4:37 PM

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Thanks! What do they eat, and how do you care for them? I took some better photos and put them in the album.

just treat them like any other ant colony. These guys do have s particular liking for springtails though.

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#6 Offline ponerinecat - Posted October 8 2019 - 3:19 PM

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Thanks! What do they eat, and how do you care for them? I took some better photos and put them in the album.

just treat them like any other ant colony. These guys do have s particular liking for springtails though.

nein, dead insect parts are best

springtails are only good for large colonies