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[AntPerson76]

There's probably already a thread for this but I decided to start a new one because maybe people have changed their answers. After getting pheidole dentata, I kind of had everything I wanted, until I lifted a few rocks in TN and found campnototus chromaiodes colonies. I would love to get a queen of this species. Their color is so cool. Another golden ant I use to keep when I was a beginner but died was pheidole tysoni.

[Virginian_ants]

I've always wanted stigmatomma pallipes but I know I won't be able keep up with their constant need of centipedes. I also want Formica rufa group or similar but I can't find any in my area but I know they are native in Virginia.

Edited by Virginian_ants, July 2 2023 - 5:33 AM.

[antsriondel]

I have always wanted Pheidole. Any Pheidole colony would be awesome, but the only ones native to B.C. are californica.

[FinWins]

stigmatomma pallipes or pseudomyrmex apache

[bmb1bee]

Any kind of cryptic species would be worth it for me. I’d like to look for Proceratium and Strumigenys this season, and maybe Stenamma as well. I would go for Stigmatomma if their brood development didn’t take so long. I do have access to the centipedes they require though. Here in the Bay we also have Cyphomyrmex wheeleri, which apparently fly next month.

[s_tonatiuh]

More Pheidole sp. Camponotus are so cool but are much more difficult to find in my area. I found Pheidole hyatti much earlier this year ago and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since.

[OhNoNotAgain]

At this point I would like to have regular access to watch - but not have to take care of - Neivamyrmex. I'm writing a children's book that mentions subterranean army ants, and frankly can find so little about them I'd really like to observe some in action.

 

And here's another weird one. Instead of keeping Prenolepis in my house in test tubes, I'd love to keep massive colonies all over the yard, just to keep the Argies at bay. Like outdoor pet Preno colonies....

[bmb1bee]

At this point I would like to have regular access to watch - but not have to take care of - Neivamyrmex. I'm writing a children's book that mentions subterranean army ants, and frankly can find so little about them I'd really like to observe some in action.
 
And here's another weird one. Instead of keeping Prenolepis in my house in test tubes, I'd love to keep massive colonies all over the yard, just to keep the Argies at bay. Like outdoor pet Preno colonies....

I should catch Prenos in bulk and release a bunch into my backyard. There are tons of Argies I want to get rid of.

[OhNoNotAgain]

 

At this point I would like to have regular access to watch - but not have to take care of - Neivamyrmex. I'm writing a children's book that mentions subterranean army ants, and frankly can find so little about them I'd really like to observe some in action.
 
And here's another weird one. Instead of keeping Prenolepis in my house in test tubes, I'd love to keep massive colonies all over the yard, just to keep the Argies at bay. Like outdoor pet Preno colonies....

I should catch Prenos in bulk and release a bunch into my backyard. There are tons of Argies I want to get rid of.

 

You'd probably need to stop watering your yard though. From everything I gather, Argies love irrigation and the water we use in our yards. I really want to xeriscape soon....

[bmb1bee]

At this point I would like to have regular access to watch - but not have to take care of - Neivamyrmex. I'm writing a children's book that mentions subterranean army ants, and frankly can find so little about them I'd really like to observe some in action.
 
And here's another weird one. Instead of keeping Prenolepis in my house in test tubes, I'd love to keep massive colonies all over the yard, just to keep the Argies at bay. Like outdoor pet Preno colonies....

I should catch Prenos in bulk and release a bunch into my backyard. There are tons of Argies I want to get rid of.

You'd probably need to stop watering your yard though. From everything I gather, Argies love irrigation and the water we use in our yards. I really want to xeriscape soon....

Interesting. I’ll probably look into xeriscaping myself. Prenolepis can’t handle it too dry either, can’t they?

[Ant-nig321]

Camponotus cinctellus for me.
Because of their adaptivity to my environment.

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[Jonathan5608]

trachymyrmex septentrionalis and pheidole

[aznphenom]

There's probably already a thread for this but I decided to start a new one because maybe people have changed their answers. After getting pheidole dentata, I kind of had everything I wanted, until I lifted a few rocks in TN and found campnototus chromaiodes colonies. I would love to get a queen of this species. Their color is so cool. Another golden ant I use to keep when I was a beginner but died was pheidole tysoni.

Luckily for you, Camponotus chromaiodes are probably the easiest species to find in MD. They fly first and at a very specific time. Unfortunately, that time has passed this year.

[AntPerson76]

There's probably already a thread for this but I decided to start a new one because maybe people have changed their answers. After getting pheidole dentata, I kind of had everything I wanted, until I lifted a few rocks in TN and found campnototus chromaiodes colonies. I would love to get a queen of this species. Their color is so cool. Another golden ant I use to keep when I was a beginner but died was pheidole tysoni.

Luckily for you, Camponotus chromaiodes are probably the easiest species to find in MD. They fly first and at a very specific time. Unfortunately, that time has passed this year.

Man. Better luck next year.

[Locness]

Myrmecocystus placodops for me. Keeping mexicanus has been fulfilling, I'd like to try with the big ones.

[Ernteameise]

Myrmica rubra and / or Manica rubida.

But need to get some experience first because these girls need more humidity and will be more difficult that the girls I have currently.

And I already had a failed attempt of keeping them as a kid, so that was a bit traumatizing.

[Locness]

Myrmica rubra and / or Manica rubida.
But need to get some experience first because these girls need more humidity and will be more difficult that the girls I have currently.
And I already had a failed attempt of keeping them as a kid, so that was a bit traumatizing.

I also notice a lot of mite issues from keepers due to the increased humidity.

Edited by Locness, July 3 2023 - 11:04 AM.

[Ernteameise]

 

Myrmica rubra and / or Manica rubida.
But need to get some experience first because these girls need more humidity and will be more difficult that the girls I have currently.
And I already had a failed attempt of keeping them as a kid, so that was a bit traumatizing.

I also notice a lot of mite issues from keepers due to the increased humidity.

 

Yeah, this is why I do not really rate these species suitable for total beginners like me. I will start slow with some easier species and when I have experience, I can decide if I feel up for deeper challenges.

[antsriondel]

I would also like to find Myrmecocystus testaceus.

[AntsCali098]

Definitely Pheidole rhea