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Help with Polyergus rufescens

Started By Kristijan , Jul 15 2022 9:51 AM

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#1 Offline Kristijan - Posted July 15 2022 - 9:51 AM

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Hi! Today I caught a Polyergus rufescens queen and I was wondering if 10 Formica fusca pupae would be enough for her? At least until she gets workers.

Also any other tips for them would be greatly appreciated!

#2 Offline United-Ants - Posted July 15 2022 - 10:15 AM

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Give her 1 to 5 fusca workers and 30 fusca pupa

Edited by United-Ants, July 15 2022 - 10:15 AM.

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#3 Offline Kristijan - Posted July 15 2022 - 10:21 AM

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Alright I will get more then, thank you!

#4 Offline Kristijan - Posted July 15 2022 - 10:28 AM

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Hey would be alright if I mixed the 10 fusca pupae with 20 rufibarbis pupae?

#5 Offline United-Ants - Posted July 15 2022 - 10:50 AM

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Yes

Edited by United-Ants, July 15 2022 - 10:50 AM.

#6 Offline Manitobant - Posted July 15 2022 - 4:02 PM

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Polyergus queens cannot open pupae, so she will need host workers, preferably callows. Once she has accepted the callows, be sure to feed her as these queens cannot feed themselves like other parasites.