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Posted February 10 2022 - 11:57 AM
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Posted February 11 2022 - 5:54 AM
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I forgot to post this yesterday, but the queen in the mini hearth should hopefully have some pupae soon. The eggs she laid are hatching.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted February 14 2022 - 8:02 AM
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I caught some sort of odd behavior with the larger colonies workers and the bigger egg pile. (Brood growing ritual? 
) Also the mini hearth queen has a pupae now as well. (Not pictured.)
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted February 14 2022 - 9:32 AM
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Posted February 17 2022 - 9:40 AM
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Mini hearth queen has new eggs, some larvae, and two pupae. Queen Tauri has tons of brood. 3 of the pupae are noticeably larger than the others. So I expect we are getting majors now. Just have to wait.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted February 21 2022 - 4:59 PM
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Should have new workers any time now. Also spotted another large larvae. So I expect we may get 4 majors here soon. Exciting to see.
Edited by TacticalHandleGaming, February 21 2022 - 5:00 PM.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted February 25 2022 - 6:28 PM
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My favorite queens/colony’s:
Pheidole Tysoni, Selonopis Molesta, Brachymyrmex Depilis, Tetramorium Immagrians, Prenolepis Imparis, Pheidole Bicirinata
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Posted March 2 2022 - 8:16 AM
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The mini hearth colony is bouncing back, and is now back to three workers! Should have more in a few days time. Queen Tauri has at least 3 or 4 majors now, with more on the way.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted March 14 2022 - 7:05 AM
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So I moved the larger colony to the Nucleus I had sitting around. Started the process Friday, they moved over by Saturday afternoon. Also the small mini hearth colony is up to 6 workers now.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted March 14 2022 - 7:40 AM
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I caught some sort of odd behavior with the larger colonies workers and the bigger egg pile. (Brood growing ritual?
I believe by what you're describing is the workers cleaning the eggs. Ants have antibacterial saliva.
"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
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Posted March 28 2022 - 1:20 PM
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Queen Tauri's colony is doing great in their new home. Look at all that brood! The smaller colony I moved to a Fortress.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted April 8 2022 - 7:38 AM
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Small colony is starting to do better. Hoping they'll start catching up this year. Big colony I moved the heat cable a bit to encourage more use of their nucleus.
(Big colony)
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted April 21 2022 - 8:42 PM
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These colonies are still growing. Queen Tauri has moved into a new chamber (First photo.) Also we might have a drone pupae? It seems longer than any others I've seen of this diameter. (3rd photo.)
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted April 21 2022 - 8:57 PM
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If those are drones I'd be very surprised. Its too young of a colony.
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Posted April 21 2022 - 9:18 PM
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I've had several colonies produce drones early on. Most often happens when they forget about some trophic eggs and let them develop.
Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies.
However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:
Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant).
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Posted April 21 2022 - 9:23 PM
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I've had several colonies produce drones early on. Most often happens when they forget about some trophic eggs and let them develop.
I've seen this in my Lasius sp. and some others. However never Camponotus sp. We are gonna find out. Rather interesting.
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Posted April 22 2022 - 6:50 AM
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If those are drones I'd be very surprised. Its too young of a colony.
I've had several colonies produce drones early on. Most often happens when they forget about some trophic eggs and let them develop.
Yeah, I'm really not sure. Might just be a strange worker too. I'll keep on eye on it and will be sure to post any updates here.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted May 5 2022 - 4:55 AM
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Nuptial flight yesterday. Managed to catch 25 total. Likely a test flight as it was only 74 yesterday.
Currently kept species
L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.
Previously kept species
T. rugatulus, B. depilis.
Looking for
Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus
Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans
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Posted May 5 2022 - 10:25 AM
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Send me some 
My favorite queens/colony’s:
Pheidole Tysoni, Selonopis Molesta, Brachymyrmex Depilis, Tetramorium Immagrians, Prenolepis Imparis, Pheidole Bicirinata
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Posted May 5 2022 - 11:04 AM
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Send me some
If you're in Maryland. Camponotus should be flying soon
Wants (Please reach out if you have them for sale if you’re in the US): Acromyrmex Sp., Atta Sp., Cephalotes Sp., Myrmecocystus Sp (Prefer Mexicanus), Odontomachus Sp. (Prefer Desertorum), Pachycondyla Sp., Pheidole Sp (Prefer Rhea. The bigger the better. Not the tiny bicarinata), Pogonomyrmex Sp (Prefer Badius)., Pseudomyrmex Sp. (Prefer the cute yellow ones)
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