I am aware that I made a mistake in identifying this species and it is indeed not Myrmica. With that said I am still unable to identify this species as of now so any thoughts would be appreciated
I'd personally argue that some semi-claustral species like myrmica and aphaenogaster are actually really good for beginners as they are less bothered by being disturbed. This means that new ant keepers will be able to observe and care for their ants without that 1-2 month waiting period of sticking them in a box while they get their first workers.
Definitely apart of the Aphaenogaster fulva-rudis-texana complex. If I had to guess, the species you have is most likely Aphaenogaster picea due to the pitch black coloration and the slightly lighter tips of the antennae. Although this species is known as being monogynous in most parts of the world, in certain parts, perhaps like where you live, they are known for being polygynous. It could still be a case of secondary monogyny and you just haven't waited long enough though, but we'll see. I'm fairly confident that it's Aphaenogaster picea even then, and that's what i'd call them in the future
@@antsanatomy1436 I’ve kept two different species of Aphaenogaster before, and it definitely looks like it. I also have a pretty good Myrmica colony right now and though they look similar to yours, they’re definitely different genera. My only concern is their behavior. As Aphaenogaster doesn’t possess a social stomach, they rarely consume liquid sugars like honey or ant nectar. If you have a liquid feeder with some sort of liquid sugar than they may not be Aphaenogaster, depending on how much they actually drink from it. Aphaenogaster typically gets carbohydrates from nuts, such as almonds. Your colonies look very much like Aphaenogaster, but they might not act like it.
I am aware that I made a mistake in identifying this species and it is indeed not Myrmica. With that said I am still unable to identify this species as of now so any thoughts would be appreciated
Looks like pheidole noda 🤔
Great video 👍
I have an pheidole noda colony, and I don't think these are pheidole noda.
I'd personally argue that some semi-claustral species like myrmica and aphaenogaster are actually really good for beginners as they are less bothered by being disturbed.
This means that new ant keepers will be able to observe and care for their ants without that 1-2 month waiting period of sticking them in a box while they get their first workers.
That’s actually very true. Good way of looking at it
Definitely apart of the Aphaenogaster fulva-rudis-texana complex. If I had to guess, the species you have is most likely Aphaenogaster picea due to the pitch black coloration and the slightly lighter tips of the antennae. Although this species is known as being monogynous in most parts of the world, in certain parts, perhaps like where you live, they are known for being polygynous. It could still be a case of secondary monogyny and you just haven't waited long enough though, but we'll see. I'm fairly confident that it's Aphaenogaster picea even then, and that's what i'd call them in the future
Wait what? Since when could they have multiple queens. I released the all the alates my queen produced.
5:18 Oo having one cold foot is a small price to pay for ant comfort
Wow
Cool vid!
Nice video ❤
Glad you liked it
Nice!
When u have a multi queen colony can you add more queens to it ?
Very rarely with select species that are polygynous they except newly mated queens to add to the main colony but most of the time no
I thought i was the only one who used a sock as a cover.
It comes in handy 😂
3:05 bro... sieve. Even spread. Slow. Doesn't burry the boys ;)
It may be a species of Aphaenogaster. That’s my best guess for what else they could be.
I think so too but I’m not sure
@@antsanatomy1436 I’ve kept two different species of Aphaenogaster before, and it definitely looks like it. I also have a pretty good Myrmica colony right now and though they look similar to yours, they’re definitely different genera. My only concern is their behavior. As Aphaenogaster doesn’t possess a social stomach, they rarely consume liquid sugars like honey or ant nectar. If you have a liquid feeder with some sort of liquid sugar than they may not be Aphaenogaster, depending on how much they actually drink from it. Aphaenogaster typically gets carbohydrates from nuts, such as almonds. Your colonies look very much like Aphaenogaster, but they might not act like it.
It looks like tetramorium/phiedolie
8 Queen. 8*5000 = 40.000 ...
He does feed them two live guniea pigs a day.
that is solenopsis molesta
I don't think its myrmica i dont know a single myrmica species with queens like these they look fully claustral
I am aware of my mistake. Thanks!
That is not Myrmica
Found that out lol