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Queen ID please (Possible Dolichoderus taschenbergi)


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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted June 18 2016 - 12:40 PM

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Found her on the door step, very tiny looks to be shiny black. (Sorry wasn't using the proper template for ID).

 

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Edited by AntsMAN, January 14 2017 - 1:04 PM.

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#2 Offline 123LordOfAnts123 - Posted June 18 2016 - 1:08 PM

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Dolichoderus - only two possibilities as far as species goes.

#3 Offline AntsMAN - Posted June 18 2016 - 3:16 PM

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Dolichoderus taschenbergi?

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 18 2016 - 4:58 PM

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Nice find! D. taschenbergi certainly seems to match the specimen's shininess. I've only ever seen one Dolichoderus plagiatus queen, and she was more dull, almost in the same way as dark Myrmica appear.


Edited by Batspiderfish, June 18 2016 - 4:58 PM.

If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

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#5 Offline AntsMAN - Posted June 18 2016 - 5:24 PM

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Is there anything special they require?


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#6 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 18 2016 - 6:32 PM

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I don't think many people have ever kept this species. Try searching through the ant journals in this forum and perhaps Antdude's antfarm.yuku.com. They don't really sound like they have any special needs.


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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Black lives still matter.


#7 Offline Martialis - Posted January 10 2017 - 9:55 AM

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Sorry for the necropost, but what ended up happening to her?


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#8 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted January 10 2017 - 10:05 AM

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I'd be curious to know as well. Dolichoderus is rarely kept in North America, let alone found.


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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Black lives still matter.


#9 Offline Canadian anter - Posted January 10 2017 - 12:30 PM

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She died. She isn't in his signature anymore


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#10 Offline AntsMAN - Posted January 14 2017 - 2:58 PM

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Correct she died. But luckily I saved her body.

 

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Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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