identify queen

[niantic]

is this a Solenopsis invicta queen? Found in north carolina. unclear what species it is. photo taken with iPhone through a 10x loupe. some eggs are now present. not sure what other information would be useful. new to this hobby and have really learned a lot on this site and via the handbook. thanks.

[niantic]

Great thanks for the help. Any particular clues to look for to delineate?

[WillWithAnts]

Great thanks for the help. Any particular clues to look for to delineate?

How big is she?

[niantic]

12 mm. Found in North Carolina.

[formica123]

Formica Cinerea

[niantic]

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate the help. Found last month.

[niantic]

yes this was found in the US in north carolina. it does look remarkably similar to Formica cinerea on a side by side comparison!

[ooper01]

I would say Formica as well. I have a few queens that look very similar.

[MadVampy]

Found this:

http://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.asp?identification=Formica-Ant

[Ants4fun]

Formica subsericea, possibly F. fusca. It is hard to tell at that angle.