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Prenolepis imparis - Michigan - by Kaelwizard


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#1 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted April 26 2019 - 6:29 PM

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I thought I would start this journal because I think it has a higher chance of survival than my Myrmica queen at this point. I keep her in a vial with some sand in it. She made a pretty big chamber and closed of the entrance. I don't see any eggs yet as I only caught her I think 4 days ago. Edit: She also hates light so no pics for now.


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#2 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 5 2019 - 11:57 AM

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She has a small batch of eggs! EGGS!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!! I didn't expect them so soon!



#3 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 8 2019 - 2:16 PM

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She seems to be doing well. She always has her head practically on top of her eggs but doesn’t do anything with them,
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#4 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 8 2019 - 5:01 PM

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I hydrated her nest and she moved her eggs so I cannot see them.


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#5 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 9 2019 - 2:22 AM

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She moved her eggs back to where they were so I can see them.

#6 Offline AntJohnny - Posted May 9 2019 - 1:53 PM

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When did you catch her. I have been searching for a queen of this species. Since the first warm day in Michigan I still haven't found any thought. Where about do you live.

#7 Offline AntJohnny - Posted May 9 2019 - 1:55 PM

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I just realized you said when you caught her lol. I was excited seeing a post for this species in Michigan 😀

#8 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 9 2019 - 4:41 PM

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I just realized you said when you caught her lol. I was excited seeing a post for this species in Michigan

They would've flown today if it was nice out. The temp was perfect (71 degrees F). Too bad it was storming.

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#9 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 11 2019 - 1:03 PM

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She loves to care for her eggs despite me disturbing too often. I heard they usually abandon their eggs if disturbed too often. Maybe it has something to do with where they found their colonies. (Test tube or dirt)

#10 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 15 2019 - 5:04 PM

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I think she has small larvae now. I only think this because the brood is more yellow than before. Also the brood is a little longer than just eggs.

#11 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 19 2019 - 5:50 AM

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She is doing great. I don’t think she has larvae but the eggs seem longer.

#12 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 23 2019 - 1:34 PM

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I made a grave mistake. I got test tubes from a friend and tried to move her into one. When I was carefully taking the sand out of the vial I crushed her abdomen. I feel so sad and disappointed. I am going to try to get Formica later this year.

#13 Offline CatsnAnts - Posted May 23 2019 - 3:03 PM

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Aww, that’s disappointing! :(

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