Queen Ant From Virginia

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explorer2103

Queen Ant From Virginia

Post: # 18640Post explorer2103
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:09 pm

This queen was found in Goode, or if you don't know where that is, Lynchburg, Virginia, US. She was found today on March 28, 2017. I believe she is a Camponotus queen but I'm not sure. It rained quite a bit yesterday and it's been about 75 degrees Fahrenheit today. I found her under a loose peice of wood in the woods. I would like to know her species and if anyone can tell if she is pregnant from the size of her abdomen.

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Re: Queen Ant From Virginia

Post: # 18644Post explorer2103
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:25 pm

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/explorer2103/Queen%20Ant_zpsh1ocuuzn.jpg

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Re: Queen Ant From Virginia

Post: # 18647Post Martialis
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:50 pm

Remember: measurements with every ID request. ;)
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Re: Queen Ant From Virginia

Post: # 18651Post JackPayne
Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:34 pm

Hi, it is difficult to tell the fertility of your ant, but look for wing scars, bloated gasters or wait until her eggs hatch and if they are workers your set! If they are elate males she is infertile.
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