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Need a Macro camera or lens attachment for us to really be able to tell. However can eliminate a lot, as 5mm is very small for a queen. Definitely not camponotus, formica, lasius (i believe). Hurry up on that picture and we can get more for ya! =). Some identification needs to see the hairs coming o...

Picked up all of these last year, Aug-Oct in Western Washington. Please help me identify these! 1) Size: 13mm. Color: Red/Black http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m576/Shanelamoree/20180211_105520.jpg http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m576/Shanelamoree/20180211_105653.jpg 2) Size: 11mm. Color: Bl...

I have yet to see a single ant in the wild in 2018. Its been really rainy though. Keep checking though! They will be out soon! I am hoping to snag a winter one this year as well.

Its a bit late to put them back in hibernation. Generally you want to keep them above freezing (probably between 35-50). I kept mine in a closet outside, then wrapped in a towel (with space for air to get out) and they did fine. However I have already taken mine out of hibernation. 68 is definitely ...

Hi DGWants, Tons of species up here. Best to look between April-Sept. Winter ants SHOULD be out around this time, however I have yet to see any ants this year (I live in sammamish). I dont have IDs on my current ants, however I know atleast a few are; formica and carpenter. Then I have some tiny que...

Hi AntsArizona, I'm in the Sammamish area (east of Bellevue), the best time for ants are April-Sept. However will probably see some queens March thru Oct. Lots of rain, so we have alot of flights, generally not as big, but pretty consistent. Just get used to walking around staring at the ground. I f...