I caught this queen yesterday (8/26) at around noon. she is 9mm long, has fat legs, and struggles to climb glass. If she is Lasius latipes, how do I care for her? Thank you.
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Lasius latipes? NY - Aug 26, 2023
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, Aug 27 2023 10:45 AM
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Posted August 27 2023 - 11:18 AM
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Seems like it. She needs host workers and brood. Otherwise shill quickly pass.
Edited by Jonathan5608, August 27 2023 - 11:19 AM.
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Posted August 27 2023 - 12:22 PM
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Yes latipes or some similar species. They will need some Lasius hosts of I think Niger group. The queens of this speices awesome.
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Posted January 16 2024 - 3:09 PM
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Yes, definitely L. latipes since (based on what I have seen) the two front legs are bulkier than the legs of L. claviger.
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2x P. imparis (colonies) 3x P. imparis queens (1x queen in test tube, 3x queens in test tube, and 6x queens in another test tube. Can't wait to see the results!)
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