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is this a queen ant?


Best Answer Kaelwizard , May 4 2021 - 2:41 PM

Isn't this the same one you already posted about? It is a Myrmica queen. They are semi-claustral so she will need a liquid source of sugar (honey water or sugar water) and prekilled insects for protein.

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#1 Offline Crazycow - Posted May 4 2021 - 1:51 PM

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I found an ant in my backyard today (may 4th 2021) and at first glance i thought it was just a worker but as i examined it i noticed the size of its thorax. this lead me to believe it was a queen. after taking a closer look at a picture i took of it i saw what i think are wing scars. however after going back to the spot i found it i found a second ant of this same species. now i am doubting if its a queen or just workers. i did get the species ID'd and it is believed to be of the Myrmica family and i think it might be a Myrmica rubra due to pictures and info i've seen online. I have also read that Mymica are polygynous so it may just be another queen it was settling with. dose anyone have any more info or any opinions on the matter? 

 

 

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#2 Offline Broncos - Posted May 4 2021 - 2:01 PM

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It looks like one.

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#3 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 4 2021 - 2:41 PM   Best Answer

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Isn't this the same one you already posted about? It is a Myrmica queen. They are semi-claustral so she will need a liquid source of sugar (honey water or sugar water) and prekilled insects for protein.


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#4 Offline Crazycow - Posted May 4 2021 - 2:59 PM

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Isn't this the same one you already posted about? It is a Myrmica queen. They are semi-claustral so she will need a liquid source of sugar (honey water or sugar water) and prekilled insects for protein.

yes i just started doubting if it was indeed a queen. also that is useful info about the honey and insects thank you



#5 Offline Manitobant - Posted May 4 2021 - 7:05 PM

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Isn't this the same one you already posted about? It is a Myrmica queen. They are semi-claustral so she will need a liquid source of sugar (honey water or sugar water) and prekilled insects for protein.

yes i just started doubting if it was indeed a queen. also that is useful info about the honey and insects thank you
dude if you have doubts at least ask in the old thread, no need to create a completely new and pointless topic.
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#6 Offline Crazycow - Posted May 5 2021 - 8:06 AM

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Isn't this the same one you already posted about? It is a Myrmica queen. They are semi-claustral so she will need a liquid source of sugar (honey water or sugar water) and prekilled insects for protein.

yes i just started doubting if it was indeed a queen. also that is useful info about the honey and insects thank you
dude if you have doubts at least ask in the old thread, no need to create a completely new and pointless topic.
Sorry I’m new to this website and didn’t know my bad




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