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[KadinB]

So, I collected a handful of queens in Yuba city CA throughout October 2022. This species has their nuptial flights in fall. They range all throughout California, southern Oregon and the northwestern part of Nevada. They are apart of the complex Pogonomyrmex occidentalis group. I've enjoyed keeping this species so far. They have 20 workers at the moment and a decent brood pile. They have been eating Kentucky blue grass seeds and mealworms. They are simply being heated by a heating cable.

picture of the colony below

Update #1 1/11/23

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions on the species or the colony, feel free to ask. Thanks.

Edited by KadinB, February 24 2023 - 5:42 PM.

[KadinB]

This colony hasn't grown a whole lot since last update. I need to buy more meal worms for them. They have been mainly eating fish flakes and seeds. I counted about 32 workers total so they're growing decently well. 

 

Pictures below

 

Update #2 2/24/23

 

 

Edited by KadinB, February 24 2023 - 5:42 PM.

[SHmealer]

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