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Hello from Poland

Started By Formik , Jul 12 2015 11:49 PM

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#1 Offline Formik - Posted July 12 2015 - 11:49 PM

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Topics on this forum look very interesting and I thought I will register and become an active member.

I hope I can learn a lot of new things and maybe share some information :)

 

I'm from Poland (Europe), so if my english doesn't make sense, just let me know  :D


#2 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted July 13 2015 - 1:01 AM

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Hello from Lower Bavaria :D

 

If my German doesn't make sense, let me know.


:hi: Franz

if you find any mistakes, it's my autocorrection. it doesn't speak english.

#3 Offline Formik - Posted July 13 2015 - 2:53 AM

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If my German doesn't make sense, let me know.

Natürlich  :D


#4 Offline LC3 - Posted July 13 2015 - 9:38 AM

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H'llo from Canada,

Welcome to the forum. :)


#5 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted July 13 2015 - 11:16 AM

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Welcome!


#6 Offline Crystals - Posted July 13 2015 - 11:54 AM

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Welcome!

 

What kind of ants do you currently keep?


"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astound the rest." -- Samuel Clemens

 

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My Colonies

#7 Offline Formik - Posted July 13 2015 - 12:37 PM

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Tetramorium caespitum, Camponotus ligniperda, Lasius brunneus, Camponotus lateralis, Crematogaster scutellaris, Formica sanguinea.

 

I've kept numerous local species though :)


#8 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted July 13 2015 - 12:56 PM

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Can you make a photo of Lasius brunneus?


#9 Offline Formik - Posted July 13 2015 - 2:40 PM

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Sorry, I can't do better photos through that test tube glass. My colony is quite small because I've caught this queen around 2 months ago. If you're interested in other photos, here's some made by my friend, who helped me with a guide site:

https://mrowki.tk/ga...lasius-brunneus

 

I can take a couple of photos of wild ants if you want (and if they still live where I last found them) :)


Edited by Formik, July 13 2015 - 2:42 PM.

#10 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted July 13 2015 - 11:32 PM

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I like these Lasius, but I would prefer a Lasius emarginatus, if I could get one.


:hi: Franz

if you find any mistakes, it's my autocorrection. it doesn't speak english.

#11 Offline Formik - Posted July 13 2015 - 11:39 PM

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I used to have one, but she died for no apparent reason after founding a colony. 

 

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#12 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted July 13 2015 - 11:56 PM

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Oh, what a pity!


:hi: Franz

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#13 Offline Ants4fun - Posted July 14 2015 - 4:43 AM

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Welcome! Too bad your queen died. Probably the most interesting Lasius sp. There is.

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#14 Offline Formik - Posted July 14 2015 - 4:45 AM

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Welcome! Too bad your queen died. Probably the most interesting Lasius sp. There is.

I'd argue about that ;) Whole Chthonolasius and Dendrolasius kinds are so much more interesting with their carton nest and parasitic colony founding. I should be able to provide some photos and info about Lasius cf. umbratus - I'm planning on buying a colony soon.


#15 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted July 14 2015 - 11:21 AM

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I had Lasius fuliginosus  but they are extremely hard to rise. Lasius brunneus workers look like L. emarginatus.


#16 Offline Formik - Posted July 14 2015 - 11:31 AM

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I had Lasius fuliginosus  but they are extremely hard to rise. Lasius brunneus workers look like L. emarginatus.

That is true :)

It's hard to get ahold of Lasius umbratus pupae in the first place and some say the symbiotic fungus is necessary...

 

L. brunneus workers are quite a bit smaller and their heads are brighter. But in fact, they aren't that easy to distinguish :)


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