Could this be Ponera Pennsylvanica

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seadawg84
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Could this be Ponera Pennsylvanica

Post: # 99493Post seadawg84
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:09 pm

I have a Ponera species that I had suspected are Ponera Pennsylvanica. Recently workers have been eclosing and I've noticed that the queen no longer leaves the nest site, just the workers. Also, the workers are noticeable smaller than her (which is not supposed to be the case with them) and they are a completely different color. She is a brown-ish color, but they are a yellow/orange color... They seem to be thriving, which is awesome. Just curious what species of ponera they could possibly be. I unfortunately only have a blurry picture of one of the workers. I have videos, but I don't know how to upload those from my phone.

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Re: Could this be Ponera Pennsylvanica

Post: # 99512Post antperson24
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:43 am

seadawg84 wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:09 pm
I have a Ponera species that I had suspected are Ponera Pennsylvanica. Recently workers have been eclosing and I've noticed that the queen no longer leaves the nest site, just the workers. Also, the workers are noticeable smaller than her (which is not supposed to be the case with them) and they are a completely different color. She is a brown-ish color, but they are a yellow/orange color... They seem to be thriving, which is awesome. Just curious what species of ponera they could possibly be. I unfortunately only have a blurry picture of one of the workers. I have videos, but I don't know how to upload those from my phone.

Pictures:
https://imgur.com/eter5tI
That's the only species in Indiana, so it must be.
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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