Slaves For Myrmica rubra

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Slaves For Myrmica rubra

Beitragvon Vijxik » 17. Jul 2014 13:09

Hello, everyone, i got a colony of Myrmica rubra. and i wonder if i can put some bugs like woodlice into the colony? coz i heard that some ants do milk bugs, so could someone give me a certain answer? thx.:) :P

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Re: Slaves For Myrmica rubra

Beitragvon Sojave » 17. Jul 2014 19:03

Myrmica rubra isnt known for this behavior.

They will ignore them or use them as food. If you want to try it with Lasius niger, you have to provide a living source for the "plant louse" like a flower which is accepted by them.
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Re: Slaves For Myrmica rubra

Beitragvon Vijxik » 18. Jul 2014 10:08

oh, now i got it. just wanna make sure. thanks. :P
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