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Mymercia Brevindoa - Queen or not?

Started By theants12678 , Dec 12 2022 12:50 AM

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#1 Offline theants12678 - Posted December 12 2022 - 12:50 AM

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Hi, I’m keeping a mymercia brevindoa ant and I can’t tell if it’s a queen or not.
I am quite sure she has a wing scar.
Thanks in advance.

#2 Offline SYUTEO - Posted December 12 2022 - 6:25 AM

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There are no photos.


Began antkeeping in 2018 :)

All ant journal: https://www.formicul...os-ant-journal/

Currently keeping colonies: Camponotus sp, Oecophylla smaragdina

#3 Offline Katla - Posted December 12 2022 - 6:43 AM

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Need Pics for ID for sure ;)


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#4 Offline theants12678 - Posted December 13 2022 - 2:01 AM

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Apologies all - here is the photo that was meant to be attached to the original post.
It was found in Sydney, Australia.

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#5 Offline SYUTEO - Posted December 13 2022 - 5:31 AM

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She is unfortunately a worker.


Began antkeeping in 2018 :)

All ant journal: https://www.formicul...os-ant-journal/

Currently keeping colonies: Camponotus sp, Oecophylla smaragdina

#6 Offline Katla - Posted December 13 2022 - 5:47 AM

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I'm no specialist but isn't it passed nuptial season for Myrmecia SE Aus ?


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#7 Offline United-Ants - Posted December 13 2022 - 8:13 AM

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sadly a worker 


#8 Offline United-Ants - Posted December 13 2022 - 8:18 AM

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I'm no specialist but isn't it passed nuptial season for Myrmecia SE Aus ?

its going to be starting soon though  some will fly in January 

M. brevinoda fly in march  


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