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Help with Lasius Umbratus?

Started By AntTeen804 , Apr 13 2015 5:22 PM

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#1 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:22 PM

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I don't know what sp. of ants to introduce to her or how to do it i need help. Please give me all the information you have. Thanks :)

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#2 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:27 PM

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Never mind
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I wanna get my hands on some Campontus Pennsylvanicus or Ponera Pennsylvanica Queens!:D

#3 Offline Michaelofvancouver - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:30 PM

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I believe Lasius umbratus primarily targets Lasius alienus, and I know of a few people who have had success with introducing them to that species.


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#4 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:31 PM

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What about tetramorium,crematogaster,tapinoma sessile,or pheidole?

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#5 Offline Ants4fun - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:47 PM

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Nope, has to be same genus.
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#6 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:49 PM

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So any lasius sp.

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#7 Offline Michaelofvancouver - Posted April 13 2015 - 5:49 PM

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What about tetramorium,crematogaster,tapinoma sessile,or pheidole?

 Yeah it has to be in the same genus, and preferably Lasius alienus or neoniger.


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#8 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:01 PM

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I don't think I have any of those around me. :(

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#9 Offline William. T - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:03 PM

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I have some L. Neoniger workers. Shame we don't live near each other.


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Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#10 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:04 PM

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I know right I'm trying to get rid of a Prenelopis imparis Queen too lol.

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#11 Offline William. T - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:08 PM

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P. Imparis!? Arghhhhh......Feds and their laws...... I would trade you 100 L. Neoniger for that... and throw in a 50 worker T. Sessile colony I caught today!


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Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#12 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:09 PM

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Lol I don't like Prenelopis imparis.

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#13 Offline Ants4fun - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:11 PM

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I love them! And I love their cool mini replete!
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#14 Offline William. T - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:13 PM

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Listen AntTeen.... if we could trade something for something, I will trade. Not queen ants, as it is illegal, but workers and equipment.


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Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#15 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:14 PM

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Do you have an email or phone for contact .

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#16 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:16 PM

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Also can i get Lasius Umbratus workers and brood for the Queen i have them in my backyard?

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#17 Offline William. T - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:19 PM

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Send me a message.


Edited by William. T, April 14 2015 - 11:28 AM.

Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#18 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 13 2015 - 6:55 PM

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Also can i get Lasius Umbratus workers and brood for the Queen i have them in my backyard?

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#19 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted April 14 2015 - 1:12 AM

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Lasius umbratus usually founds in other Lasius s str as L niger, neoniger, or sth else. Maybe L umbratus pupae could work too.


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#20 Offline Mercutia - Posted April 14 2015 - 5:27 AM

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Yes, Lasius umbratus pupae will work perfectly for founding your parasitic colony. I would not recommend using workers as they have a tendency to fight back whereas pupae do not. If you can grab a good 5-10 pupae (or more) of Lasius alienus, Lasius neoniger, or Lasius umbratus, I'd say you're in good shape to found a colony.


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