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[TennesseeAnts]

I agree. My colony isn't doing too well. But the queen did lay some new eggs for the first time in forever.

[TennesseeAnts]

Added Camponotus chromaiodes colony with 4 workers.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Aren't the only difference between Pennsylvanicus and Chromaides the leg/midsection coloring?

[TennesseeAnts]

Aren't the only difference between Pennsylvanicus and Chromaides the leg/midsection coloring?

No. There are a few morphological differences, such as the wider head of pennslyvanicus or the larger majors of chromaiodes.

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, October 20 2019 - 2:11 PM.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

wow, I never looked that closely, but it would be very interesting if I saw a colony of both Pennsylvanicus and Chromadies next to each other to see the subtle differences 

[TennesseeAnts]

Yeah. My 400+ workers colony of Camponotus chromaiodes has two exceptionally huge majors. The largest of the two pushing 18 millimeters, with a 10 millimeter wide head. The other is smaller, at about 16 millimeters, and 5 millimeter wide head.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Woah, the Camponotous in my area seem to have bigger queens, about 2 inches long that I have seen on ocassion. Actually, a giant queen alate (looked to be Americanus) looked to be a little over 2 inches

[TennesseeAnts]

Two inches is impossible. But pennslyvanicus queens can get up to two centimetres.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

That's what I meant. Jeez, I can't convert today. First metrics and now this   

[RushmoreAnts]

Two inches is impossible.

Except in the tropics.

[TennesseeAnts]

 

Two inches is impossible.

Except in the tropics.

 

He was talking about Camponotus pennslyvanicus.

[TennesseeAnts]

Prenolepis imparis and Crematogaster ashmeadi flights are just around the corner! Flights start late January.

[ANTdrew]

Prenolepis imparis and Crematogaster ashmeadi flights are just around the corner! Flights start late January.

I spent all summer looking forward to a break from my ants. They’ve all been in diapause a week now, and I already miss them. Can’t wait for new flights next season. I’ll have to make do with sporadic reports from Australia and CA on this hibernating forum until then I guess.

[TennesseeAnts]

Added Tapinoma sessile colony. Multiple queens, mate in nest, many more queens than original 7 will become fertilized, egg laying queens later on. No hibernation required, fast growing.

[TennesseeAnts]

Added Aphaenogaster rudis.

[Moose]

I got everything I wanted from this guy! The ants came in healthy with plenty food and water I highly recommend him!!

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

everyone does lol

[TennesseeAnts]

Added Brachyponera chinensis.

[TennesseeAnts]

Prenolepis imparis added.

[RushmoreAnts]

I WISH THESE WERE DEREGULATED!!!