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8mm would be pretty large for this Formica worker. The white stripe probably just means her social stomach is full. We would need more detailed photographs to determine the species, focusing on the front of her head and her gaster. Does this photo help? http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah40/Aqua...

Found this worker and would like an identification please. Also you can't see it in the pictures but there is a clear white strip around the gaster if you hold her up to the light. About 8mm

I would say prenolepis imparis based on description, but would need pictures and measurements to be sure.

Does anyone know of any unique ant species besides prenolepis imparis that live near or in Rhode Island?

Looks like a drone, however I'm probably wrong.

Today in Rehoboth, Massachusetts a found 3 dark, brownish queen ants. They where some of the smallest queen ants I have ever seen and we're wingless. Sorry I don't have pictures and I can understand if you can't​ identify.

Pineapple wrote: ↑

Mon May 01, 2017 7:17 am

I caught her 2 weeks ago from today. She still hasnt layed eggs. I know she isnt a drone. She shedded 1 of her wings. The other is still on.

She may be infertile, however you won't know for sure until she lays eggs.
Another thing is she could be stressed out and is eating her eggs.

I currently have my queen at 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit and she is doing fine.

Camponotus are now flying

Batspiderfish wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:36 pm

This is a Camponotus drone.

Agreed.