Queen ID

[Varanid]

The pictures are not wonderful I know, do not have a macro lens yet. Is this a queen?
Length is 10-11 mm.
Caught near Birmingham, Al
Caught under light last night in parking lot around 9:30 pm.

[Varanid]

Also would like to know species if anyone can tell, it was suggested that it may be a Lasius.

[Varanid]

Second queen
4-5 mm
Caught around 3 pm by driveway.
Near Birmingham Al 5/18/2016

Believe it is a Solenopsis not sure though.

[larynx]

first one is lasius interjectus. the second is solenopsis sp.

[Varanid]

Any clue what solenopsis it is?

[larynx]

Any clue what solenopsis it is?

more than likely its S. Invicta due to your location.

[Varanid]

From what I have read Lasius interjectus is a social parasite. Not sure what needs to be done to raise them. Anyone have experience with them?

[larynx]

From what I have read Lasius interjectus is a social parasite. Not sure what needs to be done to raise them. Anyone have experience with them?

ive been trying to get info on these as well.
im only guessing it is this species because it looks so similar to mine that were identified on facebook.
i have a few in test tubes being fed honey until i figure them out. hopefully we find someone who can give us some info.

[Varanid]

Found another queen tonight around the same light I found the other four at. This queen is huge, 18-20 mm. Has a brownish red head and yellow body. Will get pictures up tomorrow. Lost one of the last four quens I caught unfortunately.

[Varanid]

I will see if I can get better pictures tomorrow when I have more time.