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Dolichoderus scrobiculatus Queen

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#1 Offline PaigeX - Posted January 17 2022 - 12:09 PM

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Hey all!
I'm making a new post because I can't find any pictures of Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queens online.

So here is a document of the one I found in my back yard.

 

Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 1.jpg

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Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 9.jpg

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Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 13.jpg

Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 14.jpg

 

Once I get some sleep I will upload a small Video on youtube that I shot on my cheap USB Digital Microscope camera.


Edited by PaigeX, January 17 2022 - 12:11 PM.

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#2 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted January 18 2022 - 3:54 AM

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Hey all!
I'm making a new post because I can't find any pictures of Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queens online.

So here is a document of the one I found in my back yard.

 

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 1.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 6.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 9.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 12.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 13.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 14.jpg

 

Once I get some sleep I will upload a small Video on youtube that I shot on my cheap USB Digital Microscope camera.

I have never seen one of those queens before. I see a lot of D. scrobiculatus workers but yet to see a queen so I am a little jealous.


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#3 Offline PaigeX - Posted January 18 2022 - 8:30 AM

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Hey all!
I'm making a new post because I can't find any pictures of Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queens online.

So here is a document of the one I found in my back yard.

 

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 1.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 6.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 9.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 12.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 13.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 14.jpg

 

Once I get some sleep I will upload a small Video on youtube that I shot on my cheap USB Digital Microscope camera.

I have never seen one of those queens before. I see a lot of D. scrobiculatus workers but yet to see a queen so I am a little jealous.

 

If I found another one want me to send her to you? They are having their flight now days and I hope to find more mated queens


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#4 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted January 18 2022 - 12:12 PM

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Hey all!
I'm making a new post because I can't find any pictures of Dolichoderus scrobiculatus queens online.

So here is a document of the one I found in my back yard.

 

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 1.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 6.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 9.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 12.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 13.jpg

attachicon.gifDolichoderus scrobiculatus queen 14.jpg

 

Once I get some sleep I will upload a small Video on youtube that I shot on my cheap USB Digital Microscope camera.

I have never seen one of those queens before. I see a lot of D. scrobiculatus workers but yet to see a queen so I am a little jealous.

 

If I found another one want me to send her to you? They are having their flight now days and I hope to find more mated queens

 

Thank you for the offer but I am not able to keep any ants at the moment. I just have to be content with finding them and photographing them for now.


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#5 Offline PaigeX - Posted January 19 2022 - 12:43 AM

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If anyone has any idea what other Digital Microscope that i can buy to use and get better shots. Please let me know.

Also I just brought a used Canon Power Shot SX 40HS and need help in what macro lens to buy forit. 

 

Thanks for reading. <3


Edited by PaigeX, January 19 2022 - 12:46 AM.

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#6 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted January 20 2022 - 6:54 AM

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I know some Dolichoderus are semi-claustral, is that the case with this species?

#7 Offline PaigeX - Posted January 20 2022 - 11:14 AM

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I know some Dolichoderus are semi-claustral, is that the case with this species?

I have no idea. But going by the size of her abdomen and the rate of which she laid eggs, I would say no. Most likely fully Claustral. BUT I will give her some honey and maybe protein later just to make sure.


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#8 Offline PaigeX - Posted January 20 2022 - 11:21 AM

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Some more pictures of the Dolichoderus Scrobiculatus Queen. She has started to lay eggs! I'm REALLY happy right now hahaha.

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IMG_4575.jpg

 

After this, I will post any updates of her on my main journal as this was for documenting with some pictures not taken before.
Or if you would like to see a separate journal just for this Queen, let me know.


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