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Posted January 7 2018 - 2:16 PM
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Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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Posted January 7 2018 - 2:17 PM
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Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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Posted January 7 2018 - 2:19 PM
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Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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Posted January 7 2018 - 2:25 PM
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That's a pretty early Crematogaster flight as mine flew in September here in MA. However that gaster looks about the right shape.
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Posted January 7 2018 - 2:46 PM
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Totally Crematogaster, you probably already knew that though. I can't say whether it is cerasi, though.
I accidentally froze all my ants
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Posted January 7 2018 - 3:52 PM
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I wish I found ANY Crematogaster Spp. all of the late flyers (but parasitic Lasius.... 
) seemed to be elusive to me in my first year (Probably just me) but good luck with finding a concrete ID. 
I'm here to learn, mostly.
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Posted January 7 2018 - 4:14 PM
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I wish I found ANY Crematogaster Spp.
Same. All the Crematogaster around here are very elusive. I've been searching for them since I started ant keeping.
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Posted January 7 2018 - 4:23 PM
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I've been looking for a couple years, and just happened to be WFH one day this Sept, and got super lucky. They were attracted to a kid's green kiddy pool so easy to spot walking around it (or catch floating in the water.) I live in the woods, and rarely been lucky enough to see them in the wild except once or twice. They apparently are known for farming aphids on cherry trees (which there are some on our property).
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Posted January 7 2018 - 5:45 PM
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I've only ever found 2 queens but have found multiple colonies
Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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Posted January 7 2018 - 5:48 PM
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Our Crematogaster can't be identified without a clear look at the pronotum (top-front of the thorax), showing off the length of the hairs.
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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Posted January 7 2018 - 5:51 PM
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how many varieties do we have in Maine Bat?
Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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Posted January 7 2018 - 6:04 PM
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Just the two, Crematogaster cerasi and C. lineolata.
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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Posted January 7 2018 - 6:10 PM
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great thanks. I'm leaning towards cerasi. I did have one queen I caught and released that I was certain was lineolata. either way I'm looking forward to see if she produces this year after hibernation. she'll be coming out in March.
Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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Posted January 8 2018 - 7:22 AM
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lol is that the one i gave you
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Posted January 8 2018 - 8:35 AM
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yes it is. the 2 varieties in Maine are so close i can't tell em apart.
Ant Species kept
Temnothorax Longispinosus.-Journal(discontinued)-(formerly)
Camponotus Noveboracensis (formerly)
Camponotus Nearticus-formerly
Tetramorium sp.-formerly
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus Queen & brood.-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile-Journal (3 queen colony)-formerly
Tapinoma Sessile #2 (2 queen colony)-formerly
Aphaenogaster Picea-Journal-active
Crematogaster sp.(Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with 3 workers and brood-formerly
Crematogaster sp. #2 (Cerasi or Lineolata) Queen with brood-formerly
Formica sp. polygenus-active 300+ workers-active
Formica Subsericea-active 25+ workers-active
Myrmica Rubra 400+ workers 3 queens-active
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