Ant Queen ID

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Tripl3Point
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Ant Queen ID

Post: # 78701Post Tripl3Point
Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:37 pm

Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone can help me pin down the species of this queen. I assume the genus is Camponotus based on size and time of year, but I could be wrong.

Collected her on June 14, 2021 in Summit County, Utah at around 10,000 ft elevation in the Uinta Mountains.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YwaydyBigagc9gQP7


Unfortunately, I don't seem to own any measurement tools with mm but I'll go buy something if that is critical for accurate ID.

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AM1C39
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Re: Ant Queen ID

Post: # 78705Post AM1C39
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:25 pm

Yes that is most certainly camponotus, maybe camponotus pennsilvanicus.
My current colonies:
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]

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