Best Answer Batspiderfish , May 8 2017 - 10:06 AM
Lasius fuliginosus queen.
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Posted May 8 2017 - 10:02 AM
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Hello, it's me again!
Today I found another ant which I think is a queen, but I'm not sure about it.
If she's a queen, what species is it? She's 7-8mm long.
Pictures!
Thanks everyone!
1x Tapinoma nigerrimum (4 queens) ~200 workers
9x Lasius sp. (founding)
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Posted May 8 2017 - 10:06 AM
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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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Posted May 8 2017 - 12:32 PM
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Really hard to raise. I guess it's a good idea to let her go.
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Posted May 9 2017 - 8:40 AM
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Today I introduced her to about 20 Lasius cf. fuliginosus from a colony in my garden. They accepted her.
Not sure if she's not fertile and she comes from the same colony, so they're just treating her as a member, but things are going well. I couldn't introduce any brood, thought.
Edited by noobkeeper, May 9 2017 - 8:42 AM.
1x Tapinoma nigerrimum (4 queens) ~200 workers
9x Lasius sp. (founding)
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Posted May 9 2017 - 8:56 AM
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Today I introduced her to about 20 Lasius cf. fuliginosus from a colony in my garden. They accepted her.
Not sure if she's not fertile and she comes from the same colony, so they're just treating her as a member, but things are going well. I couldn't introduce any brood, thought.
Great! If you start seeing eggs, there are good odds that she will produce a colony for you.
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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