I am worried that I may have accidentally abducted a C. nearcticus worker thinking it was a queen, I would appreciate some help figuring this out.
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I am worried that I may have accidentally abducted a C. nearcticus worker thinking it was a queen, I would appreciate some help figuring this out.
Definitely a Camponotus queen, not a worker due to the size and shape of the thorax. Can't confirm what species it is though.
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She looks pretty slim, you should try feeding her.
When/where did you find her?
Found her in her founding chamber that was in a rotting log, checked for any eggs and there were none, I've tried feeding her honey but she doesn't accept it.
Edited by 1tsm3jack, June 4 2024 - 5:31 AM.
plain honey?
try to mix it with some water, honey tends to be a bit hard for ants to digest
Ok thanks for the tip. Do you know what species she is by any chance?
Definitely Camponotus, anyways. Definitely needs something to eat, haha
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Ok so she might be a caryae queen then?
Ok so she might be a caryae queen then?
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