ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

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Wardword
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ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

Post: # 36961Post Wardword
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:25 pm

Found 2 queens one is a Carpenter Queen of some kind I think , took a peek at her today she has eggs now. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_2ayU6TTG9DclF6X0VMTzhUTFZ2YXkzY0RsZ004LW51MGxR/view?usp=sharing

and the other I think is Formica Subsericea. No eggs as of yet. Really hope this is Formica S, and produces !!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_2ayU6TTG9DTmVKOFBWQjdXZENwSm5oQTE4VTI5Q3c5YlE0/view?usp=sharing

I am new and could be waaay off on the ID's, any thoughts ?

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Re: ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

Post: # 36962Post Batspiderfish
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:35 pm

Remember to read the rules! Measurements are a requirement. They are both Camponotus. More/clearer pictures are required to determine the species. Don't neglect good lighting!
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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Re: ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

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Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:37 pm

1st eggs picture .
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_2ayU6TTG9DcWhvQnhzVnhudG5YU05Bc0FNcTl3OW8tYklV/view?usp=sharing

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Re: ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

Post: # 36964Post Wardword
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:41 pm

Batspiderfish wrote:
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:35 pm
Remember to read the rules! Measurements are a requirement. They are both Camponotus. More/clearer pictures are required to determine the species. Don't neglect good lighting!
They are quite large roughly 1 inch, the shiny black one seems to have a smaller head and larger thorax.
Here she is with her wings still.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_2ayU6TTG9DYWVmVm5QMndTdi0xRWpoeGthV19NZDZrbTVv/view?usp=sharing

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Re: ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

Post: # 36965Post Batspiderfish
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:47 pm

The less shiny queen is most likely Camponotus pennsylvanicus, the shiny one is probably C. herculeanus.
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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Re: ID ? Found 2 Queens caught May 25th Ottawa On CA

Post: # 36966Post Wardword
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:50 pm

Batspiderfish wrote:
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:47 pm
The less shiny queen is most likely Camponotus pennsylvanicus, the shiny one is probably C. herculeanus.
Awesome Thank You so much for helping with the ID. :)

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