Queen any found in Almo, Idaho

[AntsIdaho]

I found two of these ants near Almo, Idaho today and was wondering:
1) Are they even queens ants, and
2) If they are queen ants, what species are they.
I am pretty sure that they are queens of the Camponotus sp. but wanted to make sure.
Thanks!
https://imgur.com/a/j9H2ws5

[antperson24]

I found two of these ants near Almo, Idaho today and was wondering:
1) Are they even queens ants, and
2) If they are queen ants, what species are they.
I am pretty sure that they are queens of the Camponotus sp. but wanted to make sure.
Thanks!
https://imgur.com/a/j9H2ws5

I believe she is a Formica subsericea queen.

[AntsIdaho]

What kind of identification source do you use?
Also, thanks for the identification help!

[AntsIdaho]

I should also mention that one of the queens was found under a rock with other queens so I think the species is polygynous.

[antperson24]

As far as how I learned to identify, I guess just over time I started recognizing different species. I also have used this quite a bit too to help me learn: https://buthidae.pics/ If you want to try it type 'Formicidae' in the top right, then press get (also in the top right), after that press start then next in the bottom left.

If there were multiple queens under a rock, then I am 99% sure she is Formica fusca group. Try to check on her as little as possible, as ants from this species group eat their brood very easily.