Queen Ant Identification
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Queen Ant Identification
Size: ~10mm
When: 12:11PM, Aug 7, 2022
Where: Crawford Bay, BC (small forest/beach town in the Kootenays) walking along the side of a building near the ground
Appearance: She appears to be all black with thin brown lines of hair on her gaster
Behaviour: I don’t have a test tube. I ordered a formicarium but now I’m reading that it’s maybe not the best option at first. My son had an ant farm and there was left over sand/substrate from it that I put into a small container with air holes. She was pacing at first but then has since calmed down and I’ve seen her cleaning her gaster recently.
Picture(s):
https://imgur.com/UbuXoKh
https://imgur.com/Z5qvYwF
https://imgur.com/QioF9uM
https://imgur.com/hv3nZ59
https://imgur.com/INWiGZT
https://imgur.com/vEZVwoM
Additionally: I can't really get a great photo… when I take the top off the container she get stressed and so I don’t want to bother her. Hopefully these are good enough.
When: 12:11PM, Aug 7, 2022
Where: Crawford Bay, BC (small forest/beach town in the Kootenays) walking along the side of a building near the ground
Appearance: She appears to be all black with thin brown lines of hair on her gaster
Behaviour: I don’t have a test tube. I ordered a formicarium but now I’m reading that it’s maybe not the best option at first. My son had an ant farm and there was left over sand/substrate from it that I put into a small container with air holes. She was pacing at first but then has since calmed down and I’ve seen her cleaning her gaster recently.
Picture(s):
https://imgur.com/UbuXoKh
https://imgur.com/Z5qvYwF
https://imgur.com/QioF9uM
https://imgur.com/hv3nZ59
https://imgur.com/INWiGZT
https://imgur.com/vEZVwoM
Additionally: I can't really get a great photo… when I take the top off the container she get stressed and so I don’t want to bother her. Hopefully these are good enough.
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Re: Queen Ant Identification
Looks like Camponotus sp. I’m not sure what species she is, but someone else might know.QueenElizabeth wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:26 pmSize: ~10mm
When: 12:11PM, Aug 7, 2022
Where: Crawford Bay, BC (small forest/beach town in the Kootenays) walking along the side of a building near the ground
Appearance: She appears to be all black with thin brown lines of hair on her gaster
Behaviour: I don’t have a test tube. I ordered a formicarium but now I’m reading that it’s maybe not the best option at first. My son had an ant farm and there was left over sand/substrate from it that I put into a small container with air holes. She was pacing at first but then has since calmed down and I’ve seen her cleaning her gaster recently.
Picture(s):
https://imgur.com/UbuXoKh
https://imgur.com/Z5qvYwF
https://imgur.com/QioF9uM
https://imgur.com/hv3nZ59
https://imgur.com/INWiGZT
https://imgur.com/vEZVwoM
Additionally: I can't really get a great photo… when I take the top off the container she get stressed and so I don’t want to bother her. Hopefully these are good enough.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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Re: Queen Ant Identification
Thank you! Hopefully someone can chime in on the species. I also got the size wrong. She's ~20mm
- antperson24
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Re: Queen Ant Identification
Oh, with the size she is probably C. pennsylvanicus. Hope this helps!QueenElizabeth wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:10 pmThank you! Hopefully someone can chime in on the species. I also got the size wrong. She's ~20mm
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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Re: Queen Ant Identification
Thank you very much!
- antperson24
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Re: Queen Ant Identification
Your welcome! I don't know about your area, but in my area Camponotus pennsylvanicus is the largest species here. They are really fun to keep!
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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