Which camponotus is it and is it a queen?

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Gin154
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Which camponotus is it and is it a queen?

Post: # 55589Post Gin154
Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:10 pm

Hello fellas, I think I found a queen camponotus, I'm not sure if it's a queen or which specie of camponotus it is, can u please help me?Image
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and here you can see it's size compared to my finger
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it's has a quite calm behavior.
That's all, If you need any more info, please let me know.

Gin154
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Re: Which camponotus is it and is it a queen?

Post: # 55590Post Gin154
Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:47 pm

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DontSquishTheAnt
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Re: Which camponotus is it and is it a queen?

Post: # 55654Post DontSquishTheAnt
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:15 pm

Camponotus maculatus species complex.
First year and already enjoying it!

Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood

Genesis 1:24

harvesterant
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Re: Which camponotus is it and is it a queen?

Post: # 55684Post harvesterant
Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:07 pm

It looks like a queen to me

Gin154
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Re: Which camponotus is it and is it a queen?

Post: # 55721Post Gin154
Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:25 pm

guys thank you so much, I took a look on the maculatus and yes, that's it, and thank you for confirming it's a queen, you guys helped me so much. :D

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