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Myrmica incompleta? Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Started By altmoola , Jun 27 2016 10:03 AM

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#1 Offline altmoola - Posted June 27 2016 - 10:03 AM

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From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada:

 

 

 

Found in moist garden dirt, under a rock. I assume that slightly larger ant is the queen based on the thorax. She is pretty small, so it's hard to see any wing scars. Does this species use multiple queens?


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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 27 2016 - 10:21 AM

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Looks like Myrmica from what I can see. Identifying down to the species generally takes some very close examination. Would it be possible to go back and get more workers? That's a lot of brood for six ants plus one queen to take care of. Most Myrmica are polygynous, so far as I know.


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#3 Offline altmoola - Posted June 27 2016 - 10:37 AM

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There are approximately 30 workers. They are out and about doing other things though. Do I need to be worried about only have a single queen?


#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 27 2016 - 10:50 AM

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Oh! No, not at all -- there's nothing wrong with having one queen. 30 workers is also more than enough -- I thought I was looking at a sealed test tube.


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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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#5 Offline altmoola - Posted June 27 2016 - 10:57 AM

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Thanks for the help! It's kind of hard to tell but you can see vinyl tubing at the end of the test tube.


Edited by altmoola, June 27 2016 - 10:58 AM.

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