Queen species help

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barloud604

Queen species help

Post: # 21767Post barloud604
Thu May 25, 2017 11:44 pm

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barloud604

Re: Queen species help

Post: # 21768Post barloud604
Thu May 25, 2017 11:48 pm

Hello everyone i found this ant in maple ridge bc on may 24 and she is about 3 or 4 millimeters long and i found her in my back hard on a dirt mound about 2 days after a good rain and the 2 days after that rain were really sunny (not sure if it matters) i would like to find out the exact species if that is possible if you all need any more info or pics just ask please

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Phoenix
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Re: Queen species help

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Fri May 26, 2017 4:01 am

Pogonomyrmex Sp. [Queen], I Assume.
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barloud604

Re: Queen species help

Post: # 21790Post barloud604
Fri May 26, 2017 12:30 pm

are there any other close possibilities it could be? and do you need any more info?

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Batspiderfish
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Re: Queen species help

Post: # 21791Post Batspiderfish
Fri May 26, 2017 12:56 pm

Myrmica sp. No chance on getting an ID past the genus-level, sadly, without examination under a microscope.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.

barloud604

Re: Queen species help

Post: # 21796Post barloud604
Fri May 26, 2017 2:19 pm

so i guess theres no chance that its a pheidole or a solenopsis queen?

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Batspiderfish
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Re: Queen species help

Post: # 21801Post Batspiderfish
Fri May 26, 2017 3:22 pm

Nope!
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.

barloud604

Re: Queen species help

Post: # 21804Post barloud604
Fri May 26, 2017 5:28 pm

ok well thankyou very much i guess its time to keep looking

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