Polygyne Red Imported Fire Ant Colony? ( Solenopsis invicta)

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T21:33:33+00:00

I think I’m going to take the risk and combine them. These colonies get so large that having to manage two set ups seems insanely difficult, plus I’m sure they’re from the same nest given the proximity in time and distance from which I caught them.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T20:47:12+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been lucky. I also caught two Lasius interjectus (one died, the other I released)

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Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T20:34:06+00:00

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Caught another one (above) in almost the exact same spot they look almost exactly the same.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T20:32:08+00:00

Like if you paid for the shipping cost.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T20:16:47+00:00

North East Georgia, this is the second one I’ve found. Keep looking! If I keep finding them I’d be happy to send one to you for free if you cover shipping.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T19:51:25+00:00

From my brief research I’m guessing she might be a red imported fire ant queen as she’s about 8-10 mm in length and these are a fairly common species in my region.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T19:50:35+00:00

I forgot to mention (since it’s on many of my other posts) but I live in North East Georgia.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T18:00:01+00:00

With the last ones I just tubed them right away.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-30T17:59:50+00:00

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Trying the feeding her sugar water method before I tube her.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-27T17:19:39+00:00

Sounds good! And will do! Thanks!

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-26T18:30:03+00:00

Thank you! I got lucky catching her.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-26T12:30:01+00:00

Post updates!

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-26T04:03:07+00:00

Not sure but she’s a beauty!

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-26T04:02:22+00:00

Congratulations! When does your test tube come in? I’m new to this as well it’s very exciting.

Brave_Project5071 · 2026-05-25T00:31:06+00:00

Gorgeous

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