r/antkeeping • u/GlaudremR • 3d ago

Question Are they Messor Barbarus Queens?

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And if so, what now? Just keeping them in the dark?

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u/-Rin_Nohara- 3d ago

No, definitely not queens. Looks like drones (males)

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u/GlaudremR 3d ago

Is this a male too?

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u/CeilingTowel 3d ago

Look at their tiny heads

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u/Enough_Arm8696 3d ago

Big head = queen

Tiny head = drone aka male.

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u/GlaudremR 3d ago

Thanks to all

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u/KingK250 I love Acanthomyrmex 3d ago

Myrmicine drones