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Web Cam suggestions?

Started By PDuncan67 , Jan 3 2024 6:02 AM

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#1 Offline PDuncan67 - Posted January 3 2024 - 6:02 AM

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Can anyone recommend a web camera with a decent macro feature?  I thought I could pop a web camera in the shoebox I have my hibernating queens in.  Just trying to think of ways I can check on them without disturbing them much.

 


Location: West Tennessee, USA
Colonies: Lasius neoniger, Messor barbarus, Camponotus floridanus

#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted January 3 2024 - 3:58 PM

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Gently opening the lid of the box will not disturb them at all, especially if they are in diapause. Save your money.
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#3 Offline PDuncan67 - Posted January 4 2024 - 6:14 AM

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Gently opening the lid of the box will not disturb them at all, especially if they are in diapause. Save your money.

Thank you.  Is this true for Messor barbarus?  I purchased a (new) queen that is currently in hibernation.  I have her in a dark box, in a test tube setup in my garage (~50-55F).  no brood yet.  Seems to be pretty active though.  

Everything I read about this ant seems to indicate that the less I mess with her, the better.  (thus the camera idea).  I hope this new hobby will help me work on being more patient :)


Location: West Tennessee, USA
Colonies: Lasius neoniger, Messor barbarus, Camponotus floridanus

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