Two queens I need identified

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ThePoolGuy
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Two queens I need identified

Post: # 56340Post ThePoolGuy
Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:16 pm

Hey everyone
I am new to ant keeping and I have two queens I would like identified. I also have a third species but Im almost positive it is Solenopsis invicta.
I am in Southern California.

The first one is about 6.35mm red with a black gaster.

https://imgur.com/a/A1W2Ay4

The second is about 9.5mm red with a black gaster still hasn’t dropped it’s wings and hasn’t laid any eggs but I’ve only had a week. I think this one is Solenopsis xyloni but would like to know for sure

https://imgur.com/a/VIAEQng

Thanks

AntKeeperNewb
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Location: MO

Re: Two queens I need identified

Post: # 56343Post AntKeeperNewb
Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:44 am

if I was to guess ill say the 1st one is a Dorymyrmex bicolor queen. not sure about 2nd one. im no expert so don't take my word for it :lol: . im sure someone will id them better for you.

ThePoolGuy
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Joined: Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:31 am
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Re: Two queens I need identified

Post: # 56352Post ThePoolGuy
Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:29 pm

Just looked them up and That looks right to me thank you.

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