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Crematogaster cerasi newly mated queens

Started By Roachant , Sep 7 2021 11:49 AM

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#1 Offline Roachant - Posted September 7 2021 - 11:49 AM

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Hi, I recently got a Crematogaster cerasi queen and I read a caresheet stating that they need an overwintering period before they start to lay eggs. Is this true? If so should I put her in the fridge now?

#2 Offline Antkeeper01 - Posted September 7 2021 - 11:55 AM

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ANTdrew knows a lot about about Crematogaster in fact he has a Colony of this sp that has alates


Edited by Antkeeper01, September 7 2021 - 11:55 AM.

1X Pogonomyrmex occidentalis 40-50 Workers

1X Solenopsis molesta 10 Workers (mono)

Ants I Want: Crematogaster sp, Camponotus Sp., Ponera Pennsylvanica, Mymercocystus sp.

 

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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted September 7 2021 - 11:57 AM

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Yes, i would hibernate her. Crematogaster here in canada almost always need hibernation in order to start laying.
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Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#4 Offline Roachant - Posted September 7 2021 - 11:58 AM

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Yes, i would hibernate her. Crematogaster here in canada almost always need hibernation in order to start laying.


Ok I will put her in the fridge, thanks!

#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 7 2021 - 1:02 PM

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Yes, hibernate Crematogaster queens 10-12 weeks before heating them to lay eggs.
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