Queen ID, Illinois, US

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invjang
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Queen ID, Illinois, US

Post: # 27074Post invjang
Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:01 pm

I've caught a tiny queen and wonder what species she is.

size : 5-6mm
color : red-brownish
location : river walk, Illinois, US
number of nodes : 2
images : https://photos.app.goo.gl/rTxYFS4moQvUJxUj1

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A keeper of
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Formica sp.

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Re: Queen ID, Illinois, US

Post: # 27078Post Batspiderfish
Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:18 pm

Solenopsis sp., one of the thief ants.
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