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Andrew: (15. Jul 2008 04:28)

I don't know. I looked up lasius species, and the closest i found was the Lasius neoniger. The workers looked kinda the same. I would take a picture of the queen, but i do not wish to disturb her. I took some quick photos. I know they aren't the best, but I have bugged her too much lately.

Andrew: (15. Jul 2008 04:31)

Another picture.

miszt: (15. Jul 2008 10:01)

hard to be sure with those pics i'm afraid, but possibly Camponotus

Andrew: (15. Jul 2008 12:32)

Im sorry for the quality of the photo. I don't want to disturb anymore for a while. really, I thought Camponotus species lived in wood and where much bigger.

tail__: (15. Jul 2008 13:06)

Camponotus queens have also larger head. I think it is very probable it's Lasius neoniger.

Andrew: (15. Jul 2008 14:10)

Ok. is there any helpful tips anyone can give me.

JimmyVe: (15. Jul 2008 19:42)

Keep her in the tube until the first workers hatch, than put them in a nice farm. ;)
Normally it is not necessary to feed her until the workers hatch but you may give her a bit honey (or sweets) and a small insects. If she don't accept you can try later again but don't do it to often.
She will need plenty of rest. Keep her in a dark place, make sure the tube has a water reserve.

FredeP: (15. Jul 2008 20:48)

Is it a good idea to give her small insects when she gets larva?

JimmyVe: (16. Jul 2008 07:45)

Normally she has enough reserves until the first workers hatch. But you can give her a small insect.

FredeP: (16. Jul 2008 09:33)

Okay thx.
- I can see on my L. Niger queen that she have got some yellow/orange stripes, is that good? Because I mean it's because she are strong? but not sure.


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