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myrmica sp question

Started By T.C. , Sep 11 2016 12:45 PM

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#1 Offline T.C. - Posted September 11 2016 - 12:45 PM

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Thanks to Batspiderfish and canadian anter helping me find my quuen ant is myrmica sp. I put several of these queens into a test tube together. This will work right? This species has several queens right? How long until they begin to lay eggs and until first workers? All the queens so far are living at peace:)

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#2 Offline spider_creations - Posted September 11 2016 - 5:53 PM

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Thanks to Batspiderfish and canadian anter helping me find my quuen ant is myrmica sp. I put several of these queens into a test tube together. This will work right? This species has several queens right? How long until they begin to lay eggs and until first workers? All the queens so far are living at peace:)

I have myrmica colonys (at least they look like it ) and all of my colonys either have 2 queens or more one has like 6

#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted September 11 2016 - 7:01 PM

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The problem with this approach is that you may not actually have Myrmica of the same species. There is a decent amount of diversity for this genus, and they are extremely difficult to tell apart without microscopic examination. If they seem to get along, there's probably no harm in it.

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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