identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
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identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
I have gotten my first queen ant. These ants were found in southern Florida around the city of Miami. May someone please tell me what species of ants these are and how to properly care for them. The ant seem to be tired and sees to go on the wet cotton and relax there. I found this ant in my garage and so far i have not seen any like it nearby so o believe that it has already mated. The ant is smaller than a usb cord.
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sorry for the bad photo quality
Photos:
https://postimg.org/image/w6dyr4fsh/
https://postimg.org/image/oromyqtwx/
https://postimg.org/image/gngiu07ht/
https://postimg.org/image/h2we0risx/
https://postimg.org/image/jinugb6s5/
sorry for the bad photo quality
Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
I belive that it is Solenopsis invicta, but I need better pictures to make sure.
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
Clearer photos, but mabye Solenopsis
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
If you can't see the queen in your pictures, then neither can we. You also need to include measurements.
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
the ant seems to be half a usb(40cm~ or 400mm~) as shown in a previous photo*
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
So the ants are over a foot long? That's amazing. There's no true substitute for an actual measuring tool.
Unless any of them are 8mm or larger, they are probably all Pheidole -- no chance at identifying the species without some exceptionally intense macro.
Unless any of them are 8mm or larger, they are probably all Pheidole -- no chance at identifying the species without some exceptionally intense macro.
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.
Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
yeah sorry about that when i actually measured it it was 4.5mm or 0.45cm (i forgot the decimal in my original results )Batspiderfish wrote:So the ants are over a foot long? That's amazing. There's no true substitute for an actual measuring tool.
Unless any of them are 8mm or larger, they are probably all Pheidole -- no chance at identifying the species without some exceptionally intense macro.
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
Most likely Pheidole, then. Thank you for embedding your pictures!
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
I was thinking that or invicta, but with the new info, I'd say Pheidole.Batspiderfish wrote:Most likely Pheidole, then. Thank you for embedding your pictures!
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Re: identifying a south Floridian ant 1/15/16
does it seem to have mated and what species is it?
Also, is this the right for this question?
Also, is this the right for this question?
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