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#1 Offline Reevak - Posted July 13 2017 - 8:58 PM

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I recently came across two parasitic Lasius queens and considering that they are the 3rd and 4th parasitic Lasius queens that I have found, I decided to try and start a colony from them.

 

Here are some images of one of the two queens.

 

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Someone has identified them to be either Lasius latipes or Lasius murphyi, but I am not really that concerned with which one they are exactly because I can't tell the difference. If you can from my poor images then please say, but it is not relevant to this post.

The point of this post is to get any and all tips that could help me in my attempt to create a successful ant colony with these queens. All advice for their care is appreciated!


#2 Offline Hikari - Posted July 13 2017 - 10:00 PM

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This is the thread I was linked to when I found my Lasius parasite queen:

http://www.formicult...cial-parasites/



#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 14 2017 - 6:55 AM

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Your queens are Lasius murphyi, which fly in the summer.


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 ultraex2 - Posted July 14 2017 - 7:52 AM

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Patience - I managed to get 1 parasitic Lasius to lay eggs, but it took at least 1.5 months after the host species accepted the queen.  I fed them occasionally and one day after I checked there was a ton of eggs in there.  The refrigeration method seems to work the best - it's not a bad idea to keep them in there for up to 3 days, too.







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