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[Ants_Dakota]

Sorry to drag this topic back alive but I have a successful multi species colony. Both are Polyrhachis (Cyrtomyrma) and have been raised together since solo queens. I haven't ID'd them to species but I can confirm they're different (one has spikes on the first abdominal segment while the other doesn't, and one has a much longer petiole and connecty bits than the other). Any thoughts?

No, I think a successful multi species colony is a justified reason to bring it back. We would love to se images of the colony if you have one! 

[Hiromilovesmealworms]

Yes please! We want photoooos

[NorthernTrav]

I'll send pictures once I get home. Both are similar ants and both are polygynous (I think) which probably helped with it.

[NorthernTrav]

Attached a bunch of images I took of the colony. Sorry about the dirty test tube but they've been weaving and I can't really clean it without disturbing them.

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[NorthernTrav]

Also, I remember one of the first colonies in this experiment being (I think) pogonomyrmex and camponotus. Were either of these monogamous, because I'm thinking about repeating this experiment with a polygynous and a possibly monogynous species of Polyrhachis (Campomyrma), namely Phryne and Patiens. Another thing is I've read that acetone is better at dissolving CHCs than white vinegar, so is it worth a try?