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[GeoKoen]

I just got some ants from someone but he was not sure what species it were.

As far as i know they are all local species.

 

I think Camponotus, but not sure, and if so what kind?

 

Absolutely no idea, not even sure if it is a queen to be honest

 

70%sure its Lasius niger

 

Wo can help me?

 

Thx

[T.C.]

You need to fill out the ID template. 

 

Number 2 is Aphaenogaster or possibly Myrmica. Your other two I believe are correct.

[super_oil]

First one is Camponotus.

[GeoKoen]

You need to fill out the ID template. 

Sorry

 

The one i think is Camponotus ligniperdus

1. Location of collection: Somewhere in Belgium No idea where as i did not catch them)
2. Date of collection: No idea
3. Habitat of collection: No idea
4. Length (from head to gaster): aproxx> 16-17mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark (brown), redish at gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Very nervous when i handle the tube (to give siugarwater or other food)
8. Nest description: no idea

9. Nuptial flight time and date: no idea

 

Myrmica or aephenogaster (or something else

1. Location of collection: Somewhere in Belgium No idea where as i did not catch them
2. Date of collection: No idea
3. Habitat of collection: No idea
4. Length (from head to gaster): aproxx 7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: brown-red
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: very curious, always wondering what i am doing when giving food
8. Nest description: no idea

9. Nuptial flight time and date: no idea

 

 

What i tought was Lasius niger, but could be formica fusca

 

1. Location of collection: Somewhere in Belgium No idea where as i did not catch them
2. Date of collection: No idea
3. Habitat of collection: No idea
4. Length (from head to gaster): aproxx 11mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Very active, keeps on walking from one side to the other in the testtube
8. Nest description: no idea

9. Nuptial flight time and date: no idea

[WeatherAnt]

All of them are queens which is all I can say with certainty. 

[MegaMyrmex]

2nd is a myrmica sp. The last one is a formica fusca.

[Mettcollsuss]

The second one looks like a semi-claustral species, so you will need to feed her. However, the F. fusca is fully claustral, so you don't need to feed her until workers arrive. In fact, food in her test tube can stress her out, causing her to eat her eggs, or possibly not lay at all. Even if they eat the food you provide them, they still don't need it, and it isn't a good idea. It would advisable to remove the fly in there. Also, never feed wild caught insects to your ants, as they may contain trace amounts of pesticides in them that could wipe out colonies.