Im thinking drones but just in case...

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xTNxANTMANx
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Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18751Post xTNxANTMANx
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:44 am

OK, so last night I found/seen a bunch of these on the ground around a light pole at my work around 9pm. I'm thinking they are just males but I caught a few just in case and the first two pictures are of one that died last night. The last one is one of them that still lives. They are 9mm.
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Thank you for any info my friends.
Keeping:
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni

Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2

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Phoenix
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18754Post Phoenix
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:54 am

First two are definitely drones, but could you provide a clearer pic on the last one?
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18756Post xTNxANTMANx
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:56 am

I may have a clear picture but also has another species as well in the picture. Which I need to find out if they are drones as well. Give me just a moment to post a couple more pictures.
Keeping:
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni

Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2

xTNxANTMANx
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18757Post xTNxANTMANx
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:59 am

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I'm almost home to where I could take a better picture but this is really the only other one I have at the moment. The bigger one is the one you are asking about.
Keeping:
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni

Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2

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Phoenix
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18759Post Phoenix
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:07 am

Apologizes, perhaps you should reach somebody else, since I have zero expertise when it comes to identifying American ants.
But, the vibes that are transpiring me suggest that these, maybe are [Camponotus] drones.
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xTNxANTMANx
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18761Post xTNxANTMANx
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:11 am

I'm really thinking drones myself...I just wish I could find queens that go with :D
Keeping:
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni

Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2

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Phoenix
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18762Post Phoenix
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:12 am

Meh, you'll apprehend them when you least anticipate them.
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18769Post Martialis
Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:29 am

All drones.
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xTNxANTMANx
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Re: Im thinking drones but just in case...

Post: # 18770Post xTNxANTMANx
Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:34 am

:evil: well, at least I figured as much. Nice to know I can tell them apart as far as male/female. Thx guys
Keeping:
Camponotus subbarbatus
Formica pallidefulva x2
Formica subsericea x4
Lasius sp
Tetramorium immigrans x2
Dorymyrmex bureni

Founding:
Formica pallidefulva
Unknown sp x2

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