6 replies to this topic

[Zen]

I have a P. Imparis queen and I was wondering if anyone knew of foods that she would be particularly fond of. Please mention stuff to not feed her as well.

[noebl1]

Mine readily take Sunburst nectar, honey and fruit flies.  I didn't start feeding until she had her first nanitics however as they are fully claustral.

[Mettcollsuss]

I have a wild colony in my yard. With some experimenting, they seem to like:

• fruit flies
• honey
• sugar-water
• mealworms (occasionally)
• peanut butter
• maple syrup

[AnthonyP163]

I think Prenolepis imparis are known for eating worms very often. I'm not very informed about that but I heard somewhere that they sometimes target worms, and I have seen them harvesting from a worm before.

[Zeiss]

http://www.formicult...ood-by-species/

 

This should help you, there are only two foods listed, but it can also help for other species.  

[Zen]

Thank you for the help.

[chi.antlog]

My P.Imparis colonies didn't really take to:

-freeze dried shirmp (sometimes rehydrated)

-goldfish flakes

-egg white

-cooked chicken

 

Yes to:

-super worms

-flightless fruit flies

-earth worms

-honey

-brown sugar water

Edited by chi.antlog, April 23 2018 - 10:47 PM.