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Odd behavior

Started By Typo--29 , May 17 2016 12:13 AM

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#1 Offline Typo--29 - Posted May 17 2016 - 12:13 AM

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I just found what I think is a stray camponotus worker wondering around at 1am with a large larvae. I have no idea why he was all alone but I took him home and cooled him and one of my new queens and put them together and they seem friendly and one of them fed the other (I saw liquid transfer but I donno to whom it was given)

#2 Offline Typo--29 - Posted May 17 2016 - 8:10 AM

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These are the photos

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#3 Offline i2chip - Posted May 17 2016 - 10:20 AM

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If this were my queen I would get that worker out of there. I'm not an expert but the wild ant may not accept that queen and may attack/kill your queen. Even though you say they seem friendly, I wouldn't risk it.

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#4 Offline Typo--29 - Posted May 17 2016 - 12:54 PM

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They both survived over night and I have had another queen take a wild worker and they are still cohabiting well after a week. I just cool them both in the fridge and put them together and keep them chilled for 5-10 min

#5 Offline Mdrogun - Posted May 17 2016 - 2:27 PM

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It is a common phenomenon in Camponotus where a worker will accept a new queen. There is no reason to worry, especially because the worker will make the queen's life a ton easier.

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#6 Offline Typo--29 - Posted May 17 2016 - 8:32 PM

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The main thing I was trying to figure out was why he was wondering all alone in the middle of the night (1am) with a larva

#7 Offline Canadian anter - Posted July 16 2016 - 4:31 PM

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The main thing I was trying to figure out was why you were wondering all alone in the middle of the night (1am)

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#8 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 16 2016 - 6:30 PM

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It sounds like the larva was being transferred to a satellite nest.

If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

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