edit: I think all the brood is growing, since I just noticed that some more larvae were a bit bigger than the others and were eating.
Edited by AsdinAnts, January 20 2024 - 1:39 PM.
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Posted January 20 2024 - 12:29 PM
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So, I want to hibernate my Aphaenogaster Occidentalis, but I’m not sure that it’s such a great idea considering how late it is for hibernation. My A. Occidentalis look like they are getting ready for hibernation since they stopped laying and they have one big pile of eggs and small larvae, but they have one medium sized larvae that just keeps growing and growing. I am not sure what to do, since I think that If i hibernate them, the one larvae that is growing will die? Just asking for advice, please.
edit: I think all the brood is growing, since I just noticed that some more larvae were a bit bigger than the others and were eating.
edit: I think all the brood is growing, since I just noticed that some more larvae were a bit bigger than the others and were eating.
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Posted January 20 2024 - 4:53 PM
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Larvae easily survive hibernation. You’ll want to consider where the queen was collected from since California has a wide range of climates. In general, though, Mymecines like Aphaenogaster don’t necessarily need hibernation. Taking them off heat for a cool down may be all that’s needed.
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Posted January 20 2024 - 5:04 PM
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Okay, thank you for the information ANTdrew.
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Currently keeping
-T. immigrans
-B. patagonicus
-P. ???
I will want to also keep some other lasius types in the future.
You should also subscribe to my youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@AsdAnts
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