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[RENEWED] selling Messor capitatus and Crematogaster scutellaris queens

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#1 Offline skocko76 - Posted September 27 2017 - 3:46 AM

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Hi ant lovers!

I have around 20 of Messor capitatus and around 10 Crematogaster scutellaris gynes that I am willing to sell.
I live in Croatia, Europe and I'm willing to ship to countries where import of ant queens is legal.
All queens have been collected locally after nuptial flights this year.
They will start laying eggs after hibernation, so no brood yet.

Any questions, ask away!
Cheers!

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#2 Offline rossiele - Posted October 1 2017 - 4:59 AM

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Hi,
I was looking for a Messor Capitatus to buy and Google showed me your post... Are they still available?
I'd like to know the price for a Messor Capitatus queen (I'm not interested in Crematogaster)..I'm in Italy and could pay by Paypal.
Please, let me know!

Thanks

Elena



#3 Offline skocko76 - Posted October 1 2017 - 11:22 AM

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Sent a message to your inbox! 

Let me know if you did not get it.

Cheers!



#4 Offline rossiele - Posted October 9 2017 - 1:19 AM

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I've just received my Messor Capitats queen in perfect conditions! Thank you very much (and thanks for the excellent packaging that made her survive the Italian mail)


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#5 Offline skocko76 - Posted October 9 2017 - 2:33 AM

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I've just received my Messor Capitats queen in perfect conditions! Thank you very much (and thanks for the excellent packaging that made her survive the Italian mail)

You are very welcome! :) Glad you like her! :)



#6 Offline Samarkand - Posted October 10 2017 - 5:53 AM

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What would be a good temperature to hibernate them at? Same as other mediterranean ants? 15? 20?

How cold does it get in Croatia in the winter months?
Keeper of:

Genus- Species- Size-

Camponotus Herculeanus. Small.
Messor Barbarus. Medium.
Lasius Niger. Medium.
Formica Fusca. Founding.
Myrmica Rubra. Founding.

#7 Offline skocko76 - Posted October 10 2017 - 8:10 AM

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Resources around the Internet suggest 6 weeks at 15 C, and I tend to agree; (Except that I'd hibernate them for 2-3 months)

They were caught at Adriatic coast where I live. Winter temperature during the day peaks at around 15 C and get down to around 5 C at night.

I guess the ants dig deep to hibernate, where is a constant 15 C throughout the winter. A lot of sun too, so the soil gets warmed up during the day.

November, December, January and February are cold months here, especially Jan & Feb.

Hope this info helps


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#8 Offline skocko76 - Posted October 19 2017 - 11:20 AM

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All of the M. capitatus have been sold. Thank you all!

I still have a couple of the red-headed C. scutellaris queens, if anybody's interested :)

 



#9 Offline skocko76 - Posted October 27 2017 - 12:40 PM

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All sold! Tnx!

#10 Offline skocko76 - Posted October 9 2018 - 12:39 AM

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This year's local nuptial flight has passed.

I have around 10 Messor capitatus and around 5 Crematogaster scutellaris mated queens available for sale!

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have!

 

Cheers!



#11 Offline Str3pt0 - Posted October 14 2018 - 2:41 AM

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