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Parasitic Formica ID: BC, Canada

Started By Stubyvast , Today, 11:29 AM
formica parasitic ant species id bc canada

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#1 Offline Stubyvast - Posted Today, 11:29 AM

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Hello folks! I captured this queen just a few minutes ago, and thought to get an ID on her before continuing. I'm thinking she's parasitic, based on her size, specifically the size of her gaster. If I'm correct, I know a big mound of Formica obscuripes that lives nearby, which I can attempt to raid for brood and callows. I've never done this before, so any advice would be welcome. And, of course, an ID would be great. Thanks!

 

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Currently raising: 

Manica invidia (1 queen +  ~30 workers)

Manica invidia (3 colonies, 3 queens plus brood)

Lasius niger (single queen + ~200+ workers)

Lasius americanus (3 colonies, ~5 workers p/colony)

Tetramorium immigrans (1 queen + ~1200 workers)

Tetramorium immigrans (3 colonies, 3 queens)

 

"I discovered that if one looks a little closer at this beautiful world, there are always red ants underneath."

      - David Lynch

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