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Ant ID request Portland Oregon USA AUG 27

Started By Goldsystem , Aug 27 2016 10:54 PM

Best Answer Batspiderfish , August 28 2016 - 6:30 AM

Cute lil' Brachymyrmex depilis.

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#1 Offline Goldsystem - Posted August 27 2016 - 10:54 PM

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I found this queen walking along the side walk, she is very small and has a very long gaster she is yellow in color don't have the time at the moment to get a exact measurement but I'd say between 4-6mm




#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 28 2016 - 6:30 AM   Best Answer

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Cute lil' Brachymyrmex depilis.


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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#3 Offline Goldsystem - Posted August 28 2016 - 9:48 AM

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ok this is a fully castral ant ya? also how do i care for a and species that feeds on root aphids?


#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 28 2016 - 10:14 AM

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They are generalist foragers, so they'll have the same diet as other ants. You just need to be sure to give them their sugar in a cotton bung, so they do not get pulled into the droplets.


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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Black lives still matter.

#5 Offline spider_creations - Posted August 28 2016 - 10:45 AM

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I am keeping brachymyrmex and I now have cacoons so far very easy and the test tube setup last a long time as they are a small species
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