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Formica rufa pls help !

Started By NikolaBale , May 27 2017 6:23 AM

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#1 Offline NikolaBale - Posted May 27 2017 - 6:23 AM

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I caught 2 f.rufa queens today and i don't know what social parasitism exactly is do i need to put in larva from serviformica sp or actual workers ?? And if so can i put f.cunicularia ?

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Edited by NikolaBale, May 27 2017 - 6:25 AM.

#2 Offline Serafine - Posted May 27 2017 - 6:48 AM

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Yes, you need workers of a Serviformica species. No idea if pupae are sufficient (I'd guess yes).

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#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted May 27 2017 - 10:25 AM

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You don't have to introduce adult workers to Formica social parasites. These are capable of caring for and opening cocoons.

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