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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2012 23:01:49 GMT 1
Is there sutain way too introduce 2-4 Myrmica Rubra Queens to eachother? I want to gather as much Information on Myrmica Rubra as I can
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2012 0:35:04 GMT 1
Is there sutain way too introduce 2-4 Myrmica Rubra Queens to eachother? I want to gather as much Information on Myrmica Rubra as I can I don't believe there is a way to introduce two established colony's together, but I reccond that you may be able to introduce two or more lone queens successfully. One method that is frequently tossed around is putting them in the fridge when they are introduced as this slows them down and supposedly helps the pheromones to mix. Hope this helps, -fraggs
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2012 0:45:14 GMT 1
Oh, I mean from the nuptial flights, thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2012 1:09:58 GMT 1
Oh, I mean from the nuptial flights, thanks! I am sure that'd be quite possible yes. I suggest using the fridge method as mention, I have never tried it myself, but I sort of see the logic Also try and catch queens from the same colony is possible because they will accept each other instantly as they would be sisters
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2012 7:01:57 GMT 1
Myrmica of the same species should be fine together if they are collected within the same day.
The refrigeration technique is mostly used for social parasites, because one queen must be present amongst the workers to copy their identification odor, but the workers would often kill her if they had the energy. In any event, the process is supposed to span over weeks, and the colony scent alone doesn't assure her survival with the workers.
With multiple non-parasitic queens, the situation is a little trickier, because each queen or group of queens is vouching for dominance. There is a span of about three days after their nuptial flight where polygynous or pleometrosic(?) queens will form alliances with each other; afterwards additional queens will be regarded as competitors and enemies (unless they are daughters of the original queen(s).)
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