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[Nare]

I've got 2 more species I really wanna cross of my list this year to complete my collection: Formica ulkei and Formica obscuriventris. I've found a ton of ulkei nests and I have a decent idea of when they fly, so I expect to catch at least a few queens. obscuriventris is more touch and go, because I know the general area where I'd be able to find nests, but I haven't actually found any. Worst case scenario I'll buy a queen. I also need to catch at least one Camponotus pennsylvanicus queen to try and introduce to my orphaned colony. Any other queens I catch this year I'll probably sell / give away before hibernation.

[AntJohnny]

My only goal is to catch a Pernelapis imparis queen. Last spring when it first started hitting 65 degrees I would spend about an hour each day looking for a queen. I spent all of spring looking for one and had no luck. And I have only ever found one wild colony so I think they are pretty thin where I live.

[AntJohnny]

Sadly, this is the end of the line for me for the next 2 years. I will be serving as a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint missionary and will be transported somewhere in the world to share the gospel and serve people. I will be unable to keep any ants during this time period so I've been preparing and selling what I've got now. Now I'm just waiting for my call, which has temporarily been postponed due to the COVID-19. I'm going to be unable to get on Formiculture.com during my service as well. I'm really going to miss you guys here! I hope most of you will still be here when I get back!!

At least ants are nearly everywhere so no matter where you go you can see new species and learn about them. I would love to travel to different countries to study the wildlife and learn new things. Also be safe and good luck on your travels.

[Ants_Dakota]

 

Sadly, this is the end of the line for me for the next 2 years. I will be serving as a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint missionary and will be transported somewhere in the world to share the gospel and serve people. I will be unable to keep any ants during this time period so I've been preparing and selling what I've got now. Now I'm just waiting for my call, which has temporarily been postponed due to the COVID-19. I'm going to be unable to get on Formiculture.com during my service as well. I'm really going to miss you guys here! I hope most of you will still be here when I get back!!

At least ants are nearly everywhere so no matter where you go you can see new species and learn about them. I would love to travel to different countries to study the wildlife and learn new things. Also be safe and good luck on your travels.

 

I hope to go to other states to study formica some day.

[TennesseeAnts]

My goal is to own as many formica of as many varieties as possible, as i want to become an expert on formica.

If you need help, PM me. I've been keeping Formica for the last 5 years, and have kept over 100 colonies of 28 different species.

[AntsDakota]

We won’t need help finding queens, as they are the most dominant genus besides Lasius. I for one plan to try your ‘rock trick’ this year. Yet you’re expertise in their identification would be much appreciated.

[TennesseeAnts]

We won’t need help finding queens, as they are the most dominant genus besides Lasius. I for one plan to try your ‘rock trick’ this year. Yet you’re expertise in their identification would be much appreciated.

I am happy to help.