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Miles' Crematogaster sp. Journal (Discontinued)

Started By Miles , Jan 11 2015 2:53 PM

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#21 Offline Miles - Posted October 15 2015 - 5:18 PM

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I am sad to report that both colonies have passed away. I'm very disappointed with this failure but I did enjoy the short time that I had them. I look forward to keeping Crematogaster again, should I get the chance. There is a species in Southern Idaho, and if some of my contacts down there are successful in finding them, I may have another shot soon.


Edited by Miles, October 15 2015 - 5:55 PM.

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#22 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted October 15 2015 - 5:51 PM

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Dang... :( How about the other species from Arizona?


#23 Offline Miles - Posted October 15 2015 - 5:55 PM

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Dang... :( How about the other species from Arizona?

Both Myrmecocystus species are doing well but are in diapause.

 

The Odontomachus died off. They were by far the hardest ants I have ever kept. Very hard to get them to settle down.


Edited by Miles, October 15 2015 - 5:56 PM.

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