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Same problem as last winter, Completely different species

Started By OwlThatLikesAnts , Jan 3 2026 1:03 PM

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#1 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted January 3 2026 - 1:03 PM

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Maybe some of you guys remember my inquiry about my Formica laying eggs in November. Well my new Camponotus nova colony seemingly skipped hibernation, a larva molted and grew to I3 and the queen laid eggs. (Probably my fault because I took too long to remake the formicarium and fix some issues with hydration) So now I'm wondering If I should skip hibernation or just shove them in anyways. I am currently planning on putting them in hibernation but I do have a tiny doubt.

Edited by OwlThatLikesAnts, January 3 2026 - 1:04 PM.

Currently keeping:

1x Formica subsericea, 35-40 workers + maybe eggs *New* 2x Camponotus nova, one has only larva

1x Crematogaster cerasi, All workers is ded :facepalm: *extreme internal screaming* 1x Myrmica ruba sp around 10 workers + pupa

*New* 1x Temnothorax curvispinosus, 101 or something worker + 3 or 4 royal mom ants + pile of white ant worms

*As you watch your ants march, remember that every thing begins with a small step and continued by diligence and shared dreams* -A.T (which is Me)

Sadly due to unforeseen consequences, I will soon be giving away my colonies (I will miss them though )

#2 Offline ReignofRage - Posted January 3 2026 - 7:55 PM

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The presence or development of brood during diapause does not have any correlation to the ants diapausing or not for most species, especially if you're still heating them. I'd also suggest putting your ants into diapause nearly two months before now rather than putting them into diapause halfway through their diapause period.

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#3 Offline rptraut - Posted January 4 2026 - 1:14 PM

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Hello OwlThatLikesAnts;

I agree with what’s been said above, if they were my ants I’d cool them down slowly and let them rest at their own pace. I wouldn’t put them straight into the refrigerator. Cool them down and see what happens.
RPT