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In search of a queen in Connecticut

Started By Hemightbegiant81 , Aug 21 2017 2:14 PM

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#1 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 21 2017 - 2:14 PM

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I am afraid I missed out on finding queens. I am still trying, but no luck so far. 

Interested in Formica or Tetramorium.

 

 


#2 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted August 21 2017 - 2:18 PM

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Ayy, I'm in Connecticut! 
Tetramorium queen flights have stopped, but you're just in time for the autumn flights! (Lasius, Solenopsis, Formica, Camponotus, Crematogaster, Myrmica, and Brachymyrmex are all out and about!). Unfortunately, I can not meet up with anyone in the area, though. You should consider joining the Massachusetts/ New england anting thread, though.


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#3 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted August 21 2017 - 3:16 PM

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I'm also from CT too and have a young Tetramorium sp.e colony if you want it.


#4 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 22 2017 - 7:31 AM

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Sure!
Where in Ct? I am in Torrington.
How much for it?

#5 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 22 2017 - 7:39 AM

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Are formica or Tetramorium an easier species to start with?
I am new.

#6 Offline ColKurtz - Posted August 22 2017 - 8:20 AM

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Are formica or Tetramorium an easier species to start with?
I am new.


Tertamorium are good to start with. It's going to be trial and error I have found so far,

#7 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted August 22 2017 - 9:11 AM

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Sure!
Where in Ct? I am in Torrington.
How much for it?

I live in Rocky Hill, CT. Before I offer a price, may I ask what range you are looking for? just curious.


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#8 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted August 22 2017 - 9:13 AM

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Tetramorium sp.e is relatively fast growing and will eat a wide variety of different foods. They are also very hardy and quite common, albiet out of season. They make excellent starter ants!!!


#9 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 22 2017 - 9:26 AM

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Probably $50 max.

#10 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 22 2017 - 9:27 AM

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Probably $50 max. If that is too low, I can hope I find a few queens during Fall flight. I was afraid I missed them all.

#11 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted August 22 2017 - 9:59 AM

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The only beginner queens you've missed were Prenolepis, Tetramorium, and Camponotus. Tetramorium aren't even that appealing once you realize how invasive and common they are.


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Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
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Endemic Lacewing larva
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#12 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 22 2017 - 10:24 AM

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I think I might try to get a Formica queen.

Or several, haha.

#13 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted August 22 2017 - 11:14 AM

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$50!!! I will give it to you for $20 if that's ok with you. 


#14 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted August 22 2017 - 11:19 AM

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The only beginner queens you've missed were Prenolepis, Tetramorium, and Camponotus. Tetramorium aren't even that appealing once you realize how invasive and common they are.

That may be true, but Tetramorium queens can only be located during and following nuptial flights. I would not count on finding one now or until next spring / summer.


#15 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted August 22 2017 - 11:57 AM

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It would be a great idea to start out with a Tetramorium colony, it really helps you get into ant keeping


Edited by Connectimyrmex, August 22 2017 - 12:00 PM.

Hawaiiant (Ben)

Keeper of
Miniature Labradoodle
Baby Wolf Spider
Mud Dauber wasp larvae
Ochetellus Glaber
Solenopsis Geminata
Brachymyrmex Obscurior
Cardiocondyla Emeryi
Tetramorium Bicarinatum
Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps

#16 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 22 2017 - 1:02 PM

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I messaged you CTantkeeper


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