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Looking for T. Sessile (near Grayslake, IL)

Started By Guest_chasey11442_* , Jul 6 2017 1:23 AM

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#1 Offline Guest_chasey11442_* - Posted July 6 2017 - 1:23 AM

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Hi there,

I've been trying to get ahold of a T. Sessile queen for years but have had no luck. Does anyone have one or have any advice on how to catch a Queen of this species?

Thanks

#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 6 2017 - 4:31 AM

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This is the right season to be looking for them. They are pretty tiny (4-5mm) so you you have to be vigilant. They live in many habitats.

Edited by Batspiderfish, July 6 2017 - 4:31 AM.

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#3 Offline ultraex2 - Posted July 6 2017 - 6:28 AM

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I actually have 5 queens of these I caught - 1 tube of 1 queen and 1 of four queens. I would be willing to sell some if you're interested. I also think Ameise may have some queens, not sure if he's selling or not though and he's in Chicago - I'm over in Rockford.

I basically found these queens in a playground and there were wingless queens running around all over the place.

Edited by ultraex2, July 6 2017 - 6:29 AM.