Queens caught in east Texas

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Nltate97
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Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99504Post Nltate97
Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:07 am

Hello, I caught these queens in my backyard and believe they are Argentine ants. Just needed help identifying them, thanks in advanced.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/t9yVKHXx83DfQx627

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antperson24
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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99510Post antperson24
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:38 am

Nltate97 wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:07 am
Hello, I caught these queens in my backyard and believe they are Argentine ants. Just needed help identifying them, thanks in advanced.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/t9yVKHXx83DfQx627
Either Solenopsis invicta or Solenopsis geminata.
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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Nltate97
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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

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Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:54 am

Yeh, I had one of my friends reach out to me and let me know that. Wasn’t even thinking about that. But exciting, I have kept them before so I am ready for it!

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Antloverhuman
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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99521Post Antloverhuman
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:17 am

90% sure solenopsis Invicta
Ants I have-
camponotus compressus colony- the shadow warriors.
Pls just let me have a tetramorium colony

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antperson24
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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99522Post antperson24
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:18 am

Antloverhuman wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:17 am
90% sure solenopsis Invicta
Alright, I'm not sure who to tell between S. invicta and S. geminata.
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

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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99523Post Antloverhuman
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:05 pm

antperson24 wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:18 am
Antloverhuman wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:17 am
90% sure solenopsis Invicta
Alright, I'm not sure who to tell between S. invicta and S. geminata.
Lol, i just saw this https://photos.app.goo.gl/EMkuRtor2yh3cxin9 years ago and it has been stuck in my mind forever. Geminata have more square head with black mandibles and invicta have red mandibles
Ants I have-
camponotus compressus colony- the shadow warriors.
Pls just let me have a tetramorium colony

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antperson24
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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99524Post antperson24
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:13 pm

Antloverhuman wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:05 pm
antperson24 wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:18 am
Antloverhuman wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:17 am
90% sure solenopsis Invicta
Alright, I'm not sure who to tell between S. invicta and S. geminata.
Lol, i just saw this https://photos.app.goo.gl/EMkuRtor2yh3cxin9 years ago and it has been stuck in my mind forever. Geminata have more square head with black mandibles and invicta have red mandibles
Oh wow, that's really helpful!
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

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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99539Post SolenopsisKeeper
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:20 am

Antloverhuman wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:17 am
90% sure solenopsis Invicta
I’m 90% sure invicta and gem are both incorrect

I have to go with S Aurea or xyloni here

It could also be S richerti invicta hybrid. Just stick with S geminata group
When you accidentally reply to yourself…

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Re: Queens caught in east Texas

Post: # 99549Post Antloverhuman
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:09 am

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AJvrwNAX9iF8dz769
*Me crying in a corner because i can't identify any ant*
Ants I have-
camponotus compressus colony- the shadow warriors.
Pls just let me have a tetramorium colony

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