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Poll: Which Region of the World has the Best Ant Species

Started By NickAnter , Feb 20 2021 11:17 AM

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Poll: Poll: Which Region of the World has the Best Ant Species (42 member(s) have cast votes)

Which Region/Country has the best ants?

  1. Australia (10 votes [25.64%])

    Percentage of vote: 25.64%

  2. North America (12 votes [30.77%])

    Percentage of vote: 30.77%

  3. South America (15 votes [38.46%])

    Percentage of vote: 38.46%

  4. Northern Africa (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  5. Southern Africa (1 votes [2.56%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.56%

  6. Central America (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  7. Europe (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  8. New Guinea, Malaysia, ETC. (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  9. East Asia (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  10. West Asia (1 votes [2.56%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.56%

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#1 Offline NickAnter - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:17 AM

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Please answer the poll. If your area is not on there somehow, please post it below


Edited by NickAnter, February 22 2021 - 8:33 AM.

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Lasius americanus

Nylanderia vivdula

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It is a poor reflection upon our society that we now hope for one that forces everybody to be the same. Humanity is defined by our differences, without them, we would just be monotone blobs. Think of the similarity in the fact that we are different instead of the fact that someone else is evil or "racist" because they are different.

#2 Offline antsandmore - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:19 AM

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I'll be honest, I was tempted to put north america, but you can't really argue with australia.


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#3 Offline NickAnter - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:21 AM

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I am glad we are in agreeance there. :D

 

Australia is clearly number 1!


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Ants in Possession:             

Lasius americanus

Nylanderia vivdula

Temnothorax rudis                       My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube....94qmMPiVKmlVldA             

Pheidole navigans

  

It is a poor reflection upon our society that we now hope for one that forces everybody to be the same. Humanity is defined by our differences, without them, we would just be monotone blobs. Think of the similarity in the fact that we are different instead of the fact that someone else is evil or "racist" because they are different.

#4 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:27 AM

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I am glad we are in agreeance there. :D

 

Australia is clearly number 1!

It actually isn't... :lol:


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#5 Offline AnthonyP163 - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:30 AM

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In terms of diversity, South America is likely to eventually outcompete all other areas in terms of species number, as more studying happens there. Currently, I'd say South America.


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#6 Offline NickAnter - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:44 AM

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I am glad we are in agreeance there. :D

 

Australia is clearly number 1!

It actually isn't... :lol:

 

It was when I posted. :D


Ants in Possession:             

Lasius americanus

Nylanderia vivdula

Temnothorax rudis                       My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube....94qmMPiVKmlVldA             

Pheidole navigans

  

It is a poor reflection upon our society that we now hope for one that forces everybody to be the same. Humanity is defined by our differences, without them, we would just be monotone blobs. Think of the similarity in the fact that we are different instead of the fact that someone else is evil or "racist" because they are different.

#7 Offline antsandmore - Posted February 20 2021 - 11:55 AM

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I am glad we are in agreeance there. :D

 

Australia is clearly number 1!

It actually isn't... :lol:

 

then what did you do?


Ants I am keeping:

  • Crematogaster colony, queen and 15+ workers coming strong!

#8 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted February 20 2021 - 12:08 PM

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I am glad we are in agreeance there. :D

 

Australia is clearly number 1!

It actually isn't... :lol:

 

then what did you do?

 

South America, obviously. Daceton ftw!


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#9 Offline ANTdrew - Posted February 20 2021 - 12:08 PM

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I voted for North America 100%.
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#10 Offline MinigunL5 - Posted February 20 2021 - 12:21 PM

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Myrmecia makes Australia my #1
If there was no Myrmecia South America would be #1


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ANTS I KEEP:

Formica subsericea queen with 2 workers| 4 Lasius aphidicola queens-Camponotus pennsylvanicus queen| Camponotus novaeboracensis queen with ~35 workers| 10 Solenopsis molesta queens (together) with 5-10 workers| 5 Lasius cf. neoniger queens| Apheonogaster fulva queen| Brachymyrmex depilis queen| Myrmica cf. punctiventris queen| Stenamma brevicorne queen

#11 Offline NickAnter - Posted February 20 2021 - 12:30 PM

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I am glad we are in agreeance there. :D

 

Australia is clearly number 1!

It actually isn't... :lol:

 

then what did you do?

 

South America, obviously. Daceton ftw!

 

Amblyopone and Oecophylla for the win!!


Ants in Possession:             

Lasius americanus

Nylanderia vivdula

Temnothorax rudis                       My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube....94qmMPiVKmlVldA             

Pheidole navigans

  

It is a poor reflection upon our society that we now hope for one that forces everybody to be the same. Humanity is defined by our differences, without them, we would just be monotone blobs. Think of the similarity in the fact that we are different instead of the fact that someone else is evil or "racist" because they are different.

#12 Offline antsandmore - Posted February 20 2021 - 12:31 PM

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I voted for North America 100%.

I was going to do that since there are cool species, but we're talking about the best species here lol I mean there are some really cool species in North America, don't get me wrong, but australia has so many awesome species. evidence: coolcolj's journals. 


Edited by antsandmore, February 20 2021 - 12:31 PM.

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#13 Offline Swirlysnowflake - Posted February 20 2021 - 1:33 PM

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Australia has to be the clear winner


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#14 Offline Swirlysnowflake - Posted February 20 2021 - 1:36 PM

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#15 Offline antsandmore - Posted February 20 2021 - 1:44 PM

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how did you make a blank post...


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#16 Offline AleeGuy - Posted February 20 2021 - 2:40 PM

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Technically Asia is more diverse but they don't have some dope genera's, so imo Aus will be the best.

#17 Offline AleeGuy - Posted February 20 2021 - 2:42 PM

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how did you make a blank post...
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#18 Offline NickAnter - Posted February 20 2021 - 2:45 PM

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Looks like Australia is going to win! :D


Ants in Possession:             

Lasius americanus

Nylanderia vivdula

Temnothorax rudis                       My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube....94qmMPiVKmlVldA             

Pheidole navigans

  

It is a poor reflection upon our society that we now hope for one that forces everybody to be the same. Humanity is defined by our differences, without them, we would just be monotone blobs. Think of the similarity in the fact that we are different instead of the fact that someone else is evil or "racist" because they are different.

#19 Offline Manitobant - Posted February 20 2021 - 2:59 PM

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I Voted south america because Australia lacks many things, such as fungus growers and army ants (they have a few aenictus species but that's it). Also South America isn't just the rainforest, there is also the deserts of patagonia which have stuff like pogonomyrmex and small honeypots like brachymyrmex giardi.
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Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811

#20 Offline NickAnter - Posted February 20 2021 - 3:06 PM

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Australia has large honeypots, but I'm not sure any of them are able to be legally kept.


Ants in Possession:             

Lasius americanus

Nylanderia vivdula

Temnothorax rudis                       My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube....94qmMPiVKmlVldA             

Pheidole navigans

  

It is a poor reflection upon our society that we now hope for one that forces everybody to be the same. Humanity is defined by our differences, without them, we would just be monotone blobs. Think of the similarity in the fact that we are different instead of the fact that someone else is evil or "racist" because they are different.

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