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TheMicroPlanet's Colonies (8-13-20) Oh look, an update.


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#21 Offline AntsDakota - Posted May 1 2020 - 7:53 AM

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Wait, that works with prenolepis?

Yep. Colonies are known to accept new queens in the wild. I've also tried this with Lasius, Formica, Solenopsis molesta, and Ponera pennsylvanica, with much success. 


"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. (including ants) And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version


#22 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 1 2020 - 7:56 AM

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I know where I could get some workers. Should I do it or not? (provided she's still alive)



#23 Offline AntsDakota - Posted May 1 2020 - 7:57 AM

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I know where I could get some workers. Should I do it or not? (provided she's still alive)

I'd go for it. I introduced a couple hundred to mine, and there was no sign of aggression.


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#24 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 1 2020 - 8:07 AM

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She's aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!!!!!G1i6RmU47NYKQyCJIkd0KqYumlyJ03NSw1CZSEVb

Unfortunately, I didn't see any eggs, it looks like she's been tearing at the cotton for her water reservior, and her wings are still on. On the bright side though, her water supply looks good, and she didn't freak out when I checked on her.

 

And i'm very sorry for the hilariously bad picture... I didn't bother to take off the red film this time.


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#25 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 1 2020 - 9:05 AM

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What’s that clump of white by her mandibles? Looks like eggs to me...
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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#26 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 1 2020 - 9:05 AM

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Just some more cotton, unfortunately.



#27 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 1 2020 - 9:27 AM

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Shucks
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#28 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 6 2020 - 4:26 AM

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SHE'S A MOTHER!!!! I did an in depth checkup on her (for once) and sure enough, she has eggs! They're all in a neat little pile in front of her where she sits. She looked calm, just sitting there twitching her antennae. Funny enough, that white clump from the last picture might actually have been her eggs (i'm 100% they're eggs now, and not just cotton). Pictures will be coming asap. Also, I heard someplace that scattered eggs are a sign of infertility, but she has them all in a clump. Is that true, and could this mean she's fertile? Thanks in advance.


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#29 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 6 2020 - 5:08 AM

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That being said, I might put off worker introduction for a few weeks.



#30 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 6 2020 - 6:11 AM

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I told you, bro! Congrats!


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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#31 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 6 2020 - 6:14 AM

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I told you, bro! Congrats!

Thank you :)  pictures will hopefully be coming soon.



#32 Offline AntsExodus - Posted May 6 2020 - 6:34 AM

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Ok I'm definitely sure I'm going to introduce some workers to my dual Prenolepis imparis queens


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#33 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 6 2020 - 11:52 AM

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...Also, I heard someplace that scattered eggs are a sign of infertility, but she has them all in a clump. Is that true, and could this mean she's fertile? Thanks in advance.

Any insight into this, anyone?



#34 Offline AntsDakota - Posted May 6 2020 - 11:57 AM

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If she's caring for them, then she's probably fertile. It's not a guarantee, but fertility is still in your favor.


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"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. (including ants) And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version


#35 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 6 2020 - 11:59 AM

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If she's caring for them, then she's probably fertile. It's not a guarantee, but fertility is still in your favor.

That's really great to know. I'll still prepare for the worst, but this is great news. Thanks again!



#36 Offline AntsDakota - Posted May 6 2020 - 12:00 PM

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No problem. Just keep in mind that even fertile queens occasionally die for unknown reasons, but if you do everything right, she'll probably make it.


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#37 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 6 2020 - 12:03 PM

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To be honest, i'm kind of suprised she's lived up to now. It's been what, 3, 4 weeks?


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#38 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 6 2020 - 12:28 PM

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Also keep in mind that almost all queens are fertile. I think what you actually mean is mated. We don’t call people without children infertile, there’s a big difference.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#39 Offline AntsDakota - Posted May 6 2020 - 12:41 PM

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Also keep in mind that almost all queens are fertile. I think what you actually mean is mated. We don’t call people without children infertile, there’s a big difference.

I know, sorry, old habit. 


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#40 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted May 11 2020 - 2:33 PM

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Just checked on her. The egg pile looks larger; not sure if she's layed more or if the eggs have grown (maybe both). I know I said pictures were coming asap last week, but THIS week they'll be here.... i hope...


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