Request for Identification

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TrueCellites
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Request for Identification

Post: # 99304Post TrueCellites
Mon May 29, 2023 10:50 pm

Size: Roughly 19mm
When: Found May 29th at around 6:30 pm
Where: Found in a suburban area of a small city in an area of moderate tree coverage and near a river.
Appearance: The queen in question possesses a body ratio of roughly 4>2>1 for her abdomen, thorax, and head. Her chitin is reflective black.
Behavior: Due to not planning on catching the queen prior to encountering her I have placed her in a large glass jar with substrate on the bottom, and ensured that there is sufficient airflow. I have also covered the jar in a dark cloth. After 30 minutes had passed she has entered a calm state and has only moved around the vessel occasionally.
Picture(s):
https://imgur.com/a/aVAWpWH
Additionally: While I am unable to get a clearer picture I can confirm that she does possess wing scars. And if any additional information would aid in identification I would be happy to answer.

TrueCellites
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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99305Post TrueCellites
Tue May 30, 2023 12:50 am

TrueCellites wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 10:50 pm
Size: Roughly 19mm
When: Found May 29th at around 6:30 pm
Where: Found in a suburban area of a small city in Upstate New York, in an area of moderate tree coverage and near a river.
Appearance: The queen in question possesses a body ratio of roughly 4>2>1 for her abdomen, thorax, and head. Her chitin is reflective black.
Behavior: Due to not planning on catching the queen prior to encountering her I have placed her in a large glass jar with substrate on the bottom, and ensured that there is sufficient airflow. I have also covered the jar in a dark cloth. After 30 minutes had passed she has entered a calm state and has only moved around the vessel occasionally.
Picture(s):
https://imgur.com/a/aVAWpWH
Additionally: While I am unable to get a clearer picture I can confirm that she does possess wing scars. And if any additional information would aid in identification I would be happy to answer.

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Antloverhuman
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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99307Post Antloverhuman
Tue May 30, 2023 12:59 am

Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Ants I have-
camponotus compressus colony- the shadow warriors.
Pls just let me have a tetramorium colony

TrueCellites
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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99308Post TrueCellites
Tue May 30, 2023 1:19 am

Antloverhuman wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 12:59 am
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
I think you are correct, ill do further research on the species. thank you for the help!

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Antloverhuman
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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99309Post Antloverhuman
Tue May 30, 2023 1:37 am

TrueCellites wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:19 am
Antloverhuman wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 12:59 am
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
I think you are correct, ill do further research on the species. thank you for the help!
You have a lot of research to do buddy ;) if you need more help feel free to ask anything, we'll help you :D
Ants I have-
camponotus compressus colony- the shadow warriors.
Pls just let me have a tetramorium colony

TrueCellites
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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99318Post TrueCellites
Tue May 30, 2023 7:25 pm

Antloverhuman wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:37 am
TrueCellites wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:19 am
Antloverhuman wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 12:59 am
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
I think you are correct, ill do further research on the species. thank you for the help!
You have a lot of research to do buddy ;) if you need more help feel free to ask anything, we'll help you :D
Presently I'm just trying to work out a setup for her as I don't have a test tube setup as I didn't plan on catching any ants.

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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99365Post SolenopsisKeeper
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:11 am

TrueCellites wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 7:25 pm
Antloverhuman wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:37 am
TrueCellites wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:19 am


I think you are correct, ill do further research on the species. thank you for the help!
You have a lot of research to do buddy ;) if you need more help feel free to ask anything, we'll help you :D
Presently I'm just trying to work out a setup for her as I don't have a test tube setup as I didn't plan on catching any ants.
Order tubes they can serve as a nest for campos for a few years with a few cleanings
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antperson24
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Re: Request for Identification

Post: # 99386Post antperson24
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:33 am

TrueCellites wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 7:25 pm
Antloverhuman wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:37 am
TrueCellites wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 1:19 am


I think you are correct, ill do further research on the species. thank you for the help!
You have a lot of research to do buddy ;) if you need more help feel free to ask anything, we'll help you :D
Presently I'm just trying to work out a setup for her as I don't have a test tube setup as I didn't plan on catching any ants.
I believe this is the setup SolenopsisKeeper was speaking of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edRYbn65Oo&ab_channel=JordanDean
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.

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