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Mazovia, Poland 09/05/21


Best Answer Kaelwizard , May 9 2021 - 7:54 AM

Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.

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#1 Offline NPLT - Posted May 9 2021 - 7:53 AM

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Well, after a pretty unimpressive walk through the forest, on my way back home I managed to stumble upon a queen, but not the protected parasitic Formica that fly now or Camponotus fallax but, well, something that I have no idea what is.

 

1. Location of collection: Mazovia

2. Date of collection: 09/05/21
3. Habitat of collection: Sidewalk near a mixed forest
4. Length: very small
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Dark brown/ dark red, orange legs, heavy pilosity of the gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: two petiole nodes, two spines, roughly 12-11 antennal segments, 
7. Anything else distinctive: N/A
8. Nest description: could not find nest.

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Unkown/Not sure
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I'm really stumped, it's definetly something in Myrmicinae, but nothing of them except like, one Tetramorium species, should be flying now.


Um, uh, Ants!

 

link to journal: https://www.formicul...lt-ant-journal/


#2 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 9 2021 - 7:54 AM   Best Answer

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Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.



#3 Offline NPLT - Posted May 9 2021 - 7:57 AM

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Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.

Huh, that was a lucky find then because she's probably already hibernated!, do you think she will lay?

 

Also, am ordering crickets, fruit flies, and a outworld right now!


Um, uh, Ants!

 

link to journal: https://www.formicul...lt-ant-journal/


#4 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 9 2021 - 7:59 AM

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Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.

Huh, that was a lucky find then because she's probably already hibernated!, do you think she will lay?

 

Also, am ordering crickets, fruit flies, and a outworld right now!

 

She probably won't lay until she gets some sugar and protein. Feed her often but little at a time.



#5 Offline NPLT - Posted May 9 2021 - 8:05 AM

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Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.

Huh, that was a lucky find then because she's probably already hibernated!, do you think she will lay?

 

Also, am ordering crickets, fruit flies, and a outworld right now!

 

She probably won't lay until she gets some sugar and protein. Feed her often but little at a time.

Aight, I'll get her some fruit flies the moment they arrive ( so, 2 days ), I'll try to give some honey for now.

 

Edit: I have given her the smallest drop of honey I could make, diluted with two drops of water, she will not drown in it right?


Edited by NPLT, May 9 2021 - 8:21 AM.

Um, uh, Ants!

 

link to journal: https://www.formicul...lt-ant-journal/


#6 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 9 2021 - 8:47 AM

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Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.

Huh, that was a lucky find then because she's probably already hibernated!, do you think she will lay?

Also, am ordering crickets, fruit flies, and a outworld right now!
She probably won't lay until she gets some sugar and protein. Feed her often but little at a time.
Aight, I'll get her some fruit flies the moment they arrive ( so, 2 days ), I'll try to give some honey for now.

Edit: I have given her the smallest drop of honey I could make, diluted with two drops of water, she will not drown in it right?
She’ll probably by fine.

#7 Offline NPLT - Posted May 9 2021 - 8:53 AM

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Myrmica species. They are semi-claustral so she was probably foraging.

Huh, that was a lucky find then because she's probably already hibernated!, do you think she will lay?

Also, am ordering crickets, fruit flies, and a outworld right now!
She probably won't lay until she gets some sugar and protein. Feed her often but little at a time.
Aight, I'll get her some fruit flies the moment they arrive ( so, 2 days ), I'll try to give some honey for now.

Edit: I have given her the smallest drop of honey I could make, diluted with two drops of water, she will not drown in it right?
She’ll probably by fine.

 

Alright, I'll take it out tomorrow, just in case.


Um, uh, Ants!

 

link to journal: https://www.formicul...lt-ant-journal/





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