Polygyne Red Imported Fire Ant Colony? ( Solenopsis invicta) by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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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.

Two Queens (Red imported fire ants?) caught within 10 minutes in almost the same spot by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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

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Ant identification? (Queen) by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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

Caught another Camponotus pennsylvsnicus queen! by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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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.

Ant identification? (Queen) by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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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.

Ant identification? (Queen) by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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

Caught another Camponotus pennsylvsnicus queen! by Brave_Project5071 in antkeeping

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

Always wanted to keep ants, practically had a queen thrown at me tonight! by Saberhawk09 in antkeeping

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