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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 12:44:42 GMT 1
We have about one per square meter here in Suffolk! I've caught six trying t dig holes and I'm trying not to step on others. It's even been on local radio.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 12:58:22 GMT 1
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What species are they?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 18:28:47 GMT 1
Lasius niger and a red one I would assume to be Myrmica rubra but I'm not sure as a newbie to ants.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 18:30:45 GMT 1
holy. you should get them in some test tubes before the start layin eggs. good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 20:40:24 GMT 1
Yes Thanks I have! Just not sure what next!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 23:51:46 GMT 1
Myrmica queens are semi-claustral so need to forage before they have workers so I suggest puting a pinhead sized blob of honey in to the testube with her, you can also try it with your lasius niger if you'd like, but clear it out after 1-2 days to ensure it dosen't go mouldy. You can get that size blob by dipping the tip of a toothpick in honey ;D Also when the Myrmica queen has larvae I suggest putting a small dead fly or chopped big fly in. Hope this helps ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2012 10:34:30 GMT 1
Brilliant I'll do that! I have an abundance of flies caught in my traps for my baby birds!
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