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Princes and Princesses My Messor Barbarus colony has after 5 years started producing the future Queens and drones. Looking in the nest I noticed something which I thought was a cricket wing casing moving around but upon investigating further, there&#039;s at least 2 Princesses and 4 drones. Judging by the size of some of the dolls - there are plenty more Princesses to come! <br /> <br /> I&#039;m like a proud father..... Messor barbarus,captive colony,non-native Click/tap to enlarge

Princes and Princesses

My Messor Barbarus colony has after 5 years started producing the future Queens and drones. Looking in the nest I noticed something which I thought was a cricket wing casing moving around but upon investigating further, there's at least 2 Princesses and 4 drones. Judging by the size of some of the dolls - there are plenty more Princesses to come!

I'm like a proud father.....

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I had no idea it took 5 years, is that normal? Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Stuart's profile
      Stuart
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      No idea to be honest. I'm pleased that I've managed to keep the colony healthy and steadily growing over the years. Ants are great lol Posted 8 years ago

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The Messor barbarus

''Messor barbarus'' is a species of harvester ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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  • SM-G950F
  • f/1.7
  • 1/1833s
  • ISO40
  • 4.2mm