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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2012 23:39:44 GMT 1
Howdy!
Anyone know of any formica fusca in the midlands? Looking to capture some brood for my Sanguinea! Cheers!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 0:25:01 GMT 1
Ants are really localized to areas there is definitely formica in the mid lands but noone could really tell you a specific area unless a member lives near you and knows of a colony
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 9:25:20 GMT 1
OK, I guess I will have to search some wooded areas until I find some! Or, as you say, if someone knows of any close by:)
Thanks for the help anyway ttttt
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 10:32:10 GMT 1
Riffshooter, If you mean midlands (close to the lake district area) you will find Formica Lemani, maybe fusca but your chances lie with Lemani, they normally live in more rockier areas especially on small hills. There a few videos on youtube I could try to find for you.
Lemani Are very similar to fusca yet have reddish brown legs, if you ever find an ant specie you plan to keep and want identified, post a pic - BSF will soon be here and they will tell you the SP.
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Post by Myrm on Jul 29, 2012 10:41:53 GMT 1
OK, I guess I will have to search some wooded areas until I find some! Or, as you say, if someone knows of any close by:) Thanks for the help anyway ttttt I find that the best place in woodland to look for ants is on the edge of pathways, slightly set back and in clearings. You'l rarely find Formica nests in the dense trees as the sunlight and its warmth does not reach down through the canopy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 12:02:41 GMT 1
I find that the best place in woodland to look for ants is on the edge of pathways, slightly set back and in clearings. You'l rarely find Formica nests in the dense trees as the sunlight and its warmth does not reach down through the canopy. So would that mean younger and more cleared forests are better to search for Formica?? I searched a forest for formica and i just searched everywhere >.< the trees are very very high and dont really let light in at all
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 13:04:52 GMT 1
@ Rubra, well any formica species will do the job! I'll take your advice into account while hunting! Cheers and yes i do mean the area near the lake district, right in the middle of the east and west midlands @myrm, cheers for the advice i'll be sure to check on the edges of the treeline/ pathways! I'm thinking of just getting some fusca for my own keeping anyway, they are quite nice ants, I just love the Formica genus the are a very interesting bunch!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 13:10:25 GMT 1
Yes they are 4-5 days Ago I obtained a queen and 6 workers (fusca) from Scotland .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2012 7:17:52 GMT 1
Hi, I am in Derbyshire! Formica Fusca is reportedly quite common in Derbyshire county's beautiful countryside, even if you see none, you will still get a lovely day out
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2012 11:47:00 GMT 1
Hi, I am in Derbyshire! Formica Fusca is reportedly quite common in Derbyshire county's beautiful countryside, even if you see none, you will still get a lovely day out You sound like someone who writes travel brochures
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Post by Myrm on Aug 2, 2012 11:51:04 GMT 1
Hi, I am in Derbyshire! Formica Fusca is reportedly quite common in Derbyshire county's beautiful countryside, even if you see none, you will still get a lovely day out You sound like someone who writes travel brochures >.<
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2012 22:38:03 GMT 1
Hi, I am in Derbyshire! Formica Fusca is reportedly quite common in Derbyshire county's beautiful countryside, even if you see none, you will still get a lovely day out You sound like someone who writes travel brochures ;D
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