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Solenopsis molesta alternate diet

Started By RushmoreAnts , Jan 6 2020 3:24 PM
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#1 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted January 6 2020 - 3:24 PM

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I'm thinking of bringing my Solenopsis molesta colony out of hibernation. As seeing they are partially granivorous, I figured it would be easier to feed them seeds as a protein source as opposed to keeping live insects indoors. (Not that I mind insects in the house, it would simply be easier) I was wondering if they would perhaps eat walnuts and perhaps raw beans? Sunflower seeds? I also plan to experiment on feeding them table scraps.


"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds (including ants). And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version

 

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Formica cf. aserva, cf. subintegra

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Lasius neoniger, brevicornis

#2 Offline spartANTS - Posted January 6 2020 - 4:06 PM

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hello

the Solenopsis molesta also called "grease ants" so butter or peanut butter work too for the protein.


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