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Brachymyrmex deplis accepting new queens?

Started By antperson24 , Jul 8 2023 5:19 AM
brachymyrmex polygyny

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#1 Offline antperson24 - Posted July 8 2023 - 5:19 AM

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I have a small Brachymyrmex deplis colony, I know they're polygynous, but I was wondering if they would accept new queens even after the founding stage? 


#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted July 8 2023 - 10:05 AM

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Unfortunately, most polygynous species DO NOT accept new queens after the founding stage. The exception to this rule is things like argentines and other invasives as well as some species like rufa group formica that sometimes accept queens back into the nest after flights.
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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/

#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted July 8 2023 - 10:15 AM

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I can back this up. Just yesterday, I introduced a dealate Monomorium minimum queen to my three queen colony, and she was met with instant aggression.
Even my attempts to reintroduce Nylanderia vividula queens from my old colony that I watched mate on my blacklight sheet have all failed.
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#4 Offline antperson24 - Posted July 8 2023 - 11:38 AM

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Alright, thanks. I just wondered because I just did something similar to this with my Prenolepis imparis colony.


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