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[AntsCali098]

I caught 14 of these queens around June 13th this year, but I lost about half to deaths. I've never had luck with this species as they always die, but my main queen seems to be doing well, with a neat little batch of eggs and a couple small larvae. Lets hope that she brings me workers and I can finally start a colony. 

 

In this picture you can see her stinger which I thought was pretty cool, she's a protective one!

 

[UtahAnts]

Looking good, have you ever considered using dirt boxes for Pogonomyrmex? - https://www.formicul...es-best-method/

 

Additionally, if you don't mind me asking, what time of day did you find those 14 queens?

[AntsCali098]

Thanks for the tip, I'll consider trying that next year, don't want to stress the queen out too much now.

It was around noon, I think that's when they forage.

[Locness]

Looking good, have you ever considered using dirt boxes for Pogonomyrmex? - https://www.formicul...es-best-method/

I'm going to try this. I noticed seeds tend to mold in test tubes and become inedible. The dirt will help to absorb the excess moisture.

[AntsCali098]

The queen now has some more larvae, I haven't checked on her that much because I want as little stress as possible.

Edited by AntsCali098, August 5 2023 - 1:26 PM.