7 replies to this topic

[Acutus]

Among the C.castaneus males I also found these two.

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Howard County MD.
2. Date of collection: 5/27/19
3. Habitat of collection: On a Tennis Court in deciduous wooded park
4. Length (from head to gaster): 7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Reddish
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description: 

9. Nuptial flight time and date: some time tonight

 

#1

This is a better look at color

 

 

 

 

#2

 

Edited by Acutus, May 27 2019 - 7:55 PM.

[Ferox_Formicae]

Lasius interjectus queen, a parasitic species. I love their color.

[Acutus]

So what do I have to catch to make these gals happy?

[Ferox_Formicae]

So what do I have to catch to make these gals happy?

Personally, I'd go for either Lasius neoniger or Lasius americanus. I hear parasitic Lasius are really hard to start though, so if you do try it, good luck!

[Acutus]

Thanks! I may give it a try but I have no idea where to catch those two either! LOL!

[TennesseeAnts]

I second Lasius interjectus. Try looking in bare, soft ground for host species. Sometimes I find Lasius americanus colonies in logs.

[Acutus]

Cool!! So is it worth it to try or should I just go ahead and release these gals? 

 

If I do try how long should I give it to find a suitable species? 

[TennesseeAnts]

Worth a try.