I rly wanna keep a rufa queen.
If rufa is a social parasite is a host necessary or can she still start her own colony whitout it ?
Thnx •﹏••﹏•
Edited by NikolaBale, April 28 2017 - 4:41 AM.
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Formica rufa? Social parasitism ?
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Posted April 28 2017 - 4:38 AM
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Is formica rufa a social parasite ?
I rly wanna keep a rufa queen.
If rufa is a social parasite is a host necessary or can she still start her own colony whitout it ?
Thnx •﹏••﹏•
I rly wanna keep a rufa queen.
If rufa is a social parasite is a host necessary or can she still start her own colony whitout it ?
Thnx •﹏••﹏•
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Posted April 28 2017 - 4:46 AM
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While it's common for polydomous Formica to reproduce by budding, their queens are also functionally parasitic. All Formica temporary social parasites need is Formica pupae -- they are capable of tending to brood and opening cocoons on their own.
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Posted April 28 2017 - 8:02 AM
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No offense but can you try writing in coherent English? Sorry, it's kind of a rule... 
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Posted April 28 2017 - 11:03 AM
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No offense but can you try writing in coherent English? Sorry, it's kind of a rule...
Yeah, he has a point:
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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.
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