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update on my queens (S. Invicta) i found on 5-29-2015 (updated 6-25-2015)

Started By AntsTexas , Jun 7 2015 5:57 PM

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#1 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 7 2015 - 5:57 PM

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checked up of them and the two in test tubes have a pile of eggs/brood by the most cotton, the others i can't see b/c the dirt (i know, i know, it was 2 late to move them 2 test tubes)

 

i moved them to a more "safe place" for them....

 

i put a little room heater ( it's unplugged all the time until it's needed) in there so i won't open/close the door.... (i leave it on for like 1 to 2 minutes)


Edited by AntsTexas, June 25 2015 - 6:14 AM.

Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

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#2 Offline Bardusquus - Posted June 7 2015 - 6:14 PM

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Nice. My test tube queens (except the brachymyrmex) larva have pupated. They should grow fast in a heated room.


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#3 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 7 2015 - 6:17 PM

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awesome, wishing u good luck!! (y)


Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

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#4 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 13 2015 - 7:48 AM

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update 6-13-2015:

 

my test tube queen....


Edited by AntsTexas, June 25 2015 - 6:09 AM.

Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

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YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

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#5 Offline Bardusquus - Posted June 13 2015 - 8:37 AM

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update 6-13-2015:

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my test tube queen....


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#6 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 13 2015 - 8:44 AM

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yep, hows yours doing?


Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

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YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

#7 Offline Bardusquus - Posted June 13 2015 - 8:52 AM

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Good, 12 workers now.

Edited by Bardusquus, June 13 2015 - 8:52 AM.

#8 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 25 2015 - 6:12 AM

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update 6-25-2015 at 9:10am:

 

 

getting bigger!  :)  :)

 

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Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

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#9 Offline Bardusquus - Posted June 25 2015 - 6:50 AM

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update 6-25-2015 at 9:10am:

 

 

getting bigger!  :)  :)

 

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Nice. But there's a bit of condensation on the floor of the container and that can be hazardous to the queen/brood.


Edited by Bardusquus, June 25 2015 - 6:50 AM.

#10 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 25 2015 - 7:01 AM

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update 6-25-2015 at 9:10am:

 

 

getting bigger!  :)  :)

 

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Nice. But there's a bit of condensation on the floor of the container and that can be hazardous to the queen/brood.

 

how do i clean it?? (it's a little honey i put in there for her, been in there since i found her)


Edited by AntsTexas, June 25 2015 - 7:03 AM.

Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

----------------------------------------

Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

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YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

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#11 Offline Bardusquus - Posted June 25 2015 - 7:06 AM

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update 6-25-2015 at 9:10am:

 

 

getting bigger!  :)  :)

 

attachicon.giflarva.jpg

Nice. But there's a bit of condensation on the floor of the container and that can be hazardous to the queen/brood.

 

how do i clean it?? (it's a little honey i put in there for her, been in there since i found her)

 

Use a cotton swab.


#12 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 25 2015 - 7:19 AM

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will do that later today


Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

#13 Offline AntsTexas - Posted June 30 2015 - 7:30 PM

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the egg that was getting bigger has been eaten.....   anyone know why they do this??


Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

----------------------------------------

Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

#14 Offline Tpro4 - Posted July 1 2015 - 6:09 AM

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probably you stressed her out when you were cleaning
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Current Queens:
1 Unknown Pogomyemex
1 Solenopsis Xyloni

#15 Offline AntsTexas - Posted July 1 2015 - 6:41 AM

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yep ur right :(


Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

----------------------------------------

Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

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