Did I find my first queen?
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Did I find my first queen?
I was walking on the sidewalk and I found this ant running around,and I got her. But is she a queen,after doing some picture comparison looks like a male.
I also notice a nest with a whole bunch of ants,some had wings and they were taking off. I had to go home because it started to rain. When should I go back and look for queen(s),after the rain or tommorow morning? It's 7:00opm right now.
Is it queen ant? https://imgur.com/gallery/Ns9dE
I also notice a nest with a whole bunch of ants,some had wings and they were taking off. I had to go home because it started to rain. When should I go back and look for queen(s),after the rain or tommorow morning? It's 7:00opm right now.
Is it queen ant? https://imgur.com/gallery/Ns9dE
Re: ID Request
Female Alate - We'll Need Closer Shots To Properly ID Her To A Genus Name.
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Re: Did I find my first queen?
I agree with Phoenix: that it's a female alate. And to repeat, we really need more clear photos. And if you look at the gaster, you can see it's not an ant species you see every day. So you got luck with that: I only caught common ant queens. But if you got time, take better pictures.
Glad to help, Brentywenty.
Glad to help, Brentywenty.
Ants: So small, such difference they make!
Keeper of:
Lasius niger
Lasius flavus
Lasius cf. niger
Myrmica cf. rubra
Keeper of:
Lasius niger
Lasius flavus
Lasius cf. niger
Myrmica cf. rubra
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Re: Did I find my first queen?
A queen from the Dolichoderinae subfamily. More important than extra pictures, a measurement and location would be required to identify her.
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Re: Did I find my first queen?
Here's more pictures.
Is this a queen ?2 https://imgur.com/gallery/wgOEl
Sorry I don't have a camera,I'm using my phone. Also,I can't find my measurement tape.
I found her in the sidewalk when I was walking my dog. Im from the desert Neveda.
Is this a queen ?2 https://imgur.com/gallery/wgOEl
Sorry I don't have a camera,I'm using my phone. Also,I can't find my measurement tape.
I found her in the sidewalk when I was walking my dog. Im from the desert Neveda.
Re: Did I find my first queen?
Thank you.
I'll see if I can borrow a camera later and measure her.
I'll see if I can borrow a camera later and measure her.
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Re: Did I find my first queen?
Brachymyrmex is in the Formicinae subfamily, however I agree that Forelius is most likely. Were you thinking Dorymyrmex?
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.
Re: ID Request
Yeah; My Mistake.Batspiderfish wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:42 amBrachymyrmex is in the Formicinae subfamily, however I agree that Forelius is most likely. Were you thinking Dorymyrmex?
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