I'm going to start a journal on my three Crematogaster sp. queens i caught at the pool a week ago. They haven't laid any eggs yet (from what I can see) but one of them has broken off a wing. Here is a pic of one of the queens:
I'm going to start a journal on my three Crematogaster sp. queens i caught at the pool a week ago. They haven't laid any eggs yet (from what I can see) but one of them has broken off a wing. Here is a pic of one of the queens:
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
nice! hope to see eggs soon.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
One thing I have noticed is that mated crematogaster lay eggs immediately after caught, whether still in a bottle or vial. The fact that only one has actually laid is not a very good sign. Either they are unmated(and fell into the pool while flying) or are waiting for winter, although again, I have never observed this and I live in South Dakota. I wish you the best of luck!
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I found four total and one escaped before I got home. Only one of them was found in the pool and the others were on the floor. Also the egg is gone now.One thing I have noticed is that mated crematogaster lay eggs immediately after caught, whether still in a bottle or vial. The fact that only one has actually laid is not a very good sign. Either they are unmated(and fell into the pool while flying) or are waiting for winter, although again, I have never observed this and I live in South Dakota. I wish you the best of luck!
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
Do all crematogaster need a diapause? If so then when should I start it?The Crematogaster cerasi I find here in Virginia usually do not lay eggs until after diapause.
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
How do you tell if they need a diapause without knowing the species? Will they get all lazy and such?No. The Crematogaster genus is hyper-diverse with many species not requiring diapause
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
The Crematogaster cerasi I find here in Virginia usually do not lay eggs until after diapause.
Interesting, especially considering you are in a warmer climate
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. -Proverbs 6: 6-8
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How do you tell if they need a diapause without knowing the species? Will they get all lazy and such?No. The Crematogaster genus is hyper-diverse with many species not requiring diapause
You live in an Arid climate, which indicates pretty much all species in your area should not require diapause.
"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds (including ants). And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version
Keeping:
Formica cf. pallidefulva, cf. incerta, cf. argentea
Formica cf. aserva, cf. subintegra
Myrmica sp.
Lasius neoniger, brevicornis
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
I didn't wait a month before checking on them because the urge to check up on them was too strong, but the queens have stopped pulling at the cotton and one of them has pulled of both its wings.
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
I have good news! One of the queens finally has a small egg pile! The eggs are pretty big, mostly because I am so used to tiny ants.
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
If you want them to grow faster you should try putting them on a heat mat and they will explode with workers.
Currently Keeping:
Camponotus texanus x2 Pheidole obtusospinosa - 2 workers
Camponotus vicinus - 15-20 workers Solenopsis xyloni x7 - Batch of eggs
Camponotus pennsylvanicus - 95-100 workers Pheidole lamia - 4 workers
Dorymyrmex bureni - 3 workers
Formica spp. - 5 workers
Neoponera villosa x15
Crematogaster lineolata x5 - 75-100 workers
Would a normal heat mat for people work? Because I don't really want to spend money on a special one.
“You’ll survive” -wise man.
Currently keeping:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
Crematogaster sp.
Would a normal heat mat for people work? Because I don't really want to spend money on a special one.
I honestly don't know. I use this one and it is a very great heat mat. Just put some of the test tube on it, usually where the area where the queen is and they will grow faster
Edited by AntsTx, September 24 2024 - 7:54 AM.
Currently Keeping:
Camponotus texanus x2 Pheidole obtusospinosa - 2 workers
Camponotus vicinus - 15-20 workers Solenopsis xyloni x7 - Batch of eggs
Camponotus pennsylvanicus - 95-100 workers Pheidole lamia - 4 workers
Dorymyrmex bureni - 3 workers
Formica spp. - 5 workers
Neoponera villosa x15
Crematogaster lineolata x5 - 75-100 workers
Would a normal heat mat for people work? Because I don't really want to spend money on a special one.
I would recommend starting here or here with your research.
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. -Proverbs 6: 6-8
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