Need help in queen confirmation and specie ID - Atlanta, GA

[boosterman]

Hi

I collected what seems like a queen ant in Atlanta, GA. It was found in my backyard which is Soil/Lawn setting.

I think I see the wing scar in thorax. Is this a queen?

Based on my research, I think it is Solenopsis Invicta. Is it correct?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1VQ6TRGz2YPS1BK69
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AHuM8yasK7msbGbs8

[Hawkeye]

Hi

I collected what seems like a queen ant in Atlanta, GA. It was found in my backyard which is Soil/Lawn setting.

I think I see the wing scar in thorax. Is this a queen?

Based on my research, I think it is Solenopsis Invicta. Is it correct?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1VQ6TRGz2YPS1BK69
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AHuM8yasK7msbGbs8

Hi there!

She looks like a queen to me, but not Solenopsis invicta that species has 2 petioles (the bumpy bit between the thorax and gaster) and yours seems to have only one? Can you give us any indication of her size?

[boosterman]

Hi she’s 1.5cm

[Hawkeye]

Hi she’s 1.5cm

I am leaning towards Camponotus subbarbatus but she doesn't really fit that picture. Is her thorax (back) smooth, or does it have a 'dent' in it? It is hard to tell from your picture.

[boosterman]

Hi she’s 1.5cm

I am leaning towards Camponotus subbarbatus but she doesn't really fit that picture. Is her thorax (back) smooth, or does it have a 'dent' in it? It is hard to tell from your picture.

I think it's smooth. I took a few more shots with focus on thorax. Could you please look if it's better?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pT933pSZoxz53urN8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5Lnb8BE8zbNLjoR38

[Hawkeye]

Can you post your pictures in the Camponotus Crew thread? I could use their help trying to identify your ant.

[boosterman]

Can you post your pictures in the Camponotus Crew thread? I could use their help trying to identify your ant.

Will do. Thanks for helping!