can somebody identify this queen please.

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ants1fan

can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13369Post ants1fan
Fri Oct 07, 2016 10:50 pm

She was caught in Whittier, CA. On Oct.7,2016. She is about 7mm. thanks

AntsMclama

Re: can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13371Post AntsMclama
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:09 pm

We're going to need to know more buddy! If you can provide us with a picture, that would be great!
And the 7mm is not a guess? I have used the iruler website once to measure my queen's.

If you have a camera, i recommend using macro zoom.
If you don't, the phone might be the next best thing. try to get good lighting and a still photo, and if your phone allows it, Focus by holding down on top of the ant. The closest the better!

We'll need at least a picture of the side, front, and top!

ants1fan

Re: can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13372Post ants1fan
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:23 pm

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AntsMclama

Re: can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13373Post AntsMclama
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:53 pm

this thread will help you: http://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=162

if you drag and drop your image file to a site like http://www.imgur.com , it should upload and give you a link to where you can share either the URL, or use the image brackets with the direct image link.

ants1fan

Re: can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13387Post ants1fan
Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:25 am

Image
http://imgur.com/a4eTFJO
thanks for telling me how to do it.

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Re: can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13389Post Batspiderfish
Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:41 am

Looks like Solenopsis xyloni or S. invicta, but it is a little hard to tell from the picture.
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.

ants1fan

Re: can somebody identify this queen please.

Post: # 13390Post ants1fan
Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:58 am

Batspiderfish wrote:Looks like Solenopsis xyloni or S. invicta, but it is a little hard to tell from the picture.
Ok thanks

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