the workers are about 2 mm long and the queen is about 5 mm long. I caught her three months ago in New Jersey. the queen is black and her gaster has clear stripes. I fed the colony honey a few days ago.
I need help identifying a queen i caught
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DeBoss
I need help identifying a queen i caught
the workers are about 2 mm long and the queen is about 5 mm long. I caught her three months ago in New Jersey. the queen is black and her gaster has clear stripes. I fed the colony honey a few days ago.
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Batspiderfish
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Re: I need help identifying a queen i caught
Really dark photo and the measurements are wrong.
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Batspiderfish
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Re: I need help identifying a queen i caught
Thanks! With the measurements, I would say Camponotus chromaiodes. The queen has red parts on her body, correct?
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
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DeBoss
Re: I need help identifying a queen i caught
No she doesn'tBatspiderfish wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:44 amThanks! With the measurements, I would say Camponotus chromaiodes. The queen has red parts on her body, correct?
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DeBoss
Re: I need help identifying a queen i caught
DeBoss wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:09 pmNo she doesn't. She has light brown partsBatspiderfish wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:44 amThanks! With the measurements, I would say Camponotus chromaiodes. The queen has red parts on her body, correct?
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