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Hello from Poland and Help me ID

Started By Rambom123 , Jan 9 2018 8:02 AM

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#1 Offline Rambom123 - Posted January 9 2018 - 8:02 AM

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Hi everyone!
I come from Poland and I am a beginner in this field.

1. I want to ask what kind of ant is it?
2. Could it be queen Lasius Niger? ( I found the ant hiding in the hole in a potato )
3. Will she have eggs and if yes then when?
4. What should I do?

5. Should I wait for her laying eggs or should I hibernate her?

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Edited by Rambom123, January 9 2018 - 8:37 AM.

#2 Offline T.C. - Posted January 9 2018 - 8:59 AM

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Welcome, I know nothing of the climate in your region or when they should be hibernated. Appears to be Lasius niger however.

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#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted January 9 2018 - 9:52 AM

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Hibernate first.

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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#4 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted January 9 2018 - 11:13 AM

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I hope that those lumps aren't mites.

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