Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

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fisher3823
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Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

Post: # 31673Post fisher3823
Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:31 pm

Literally found this and walking across a side walk at a park. I went to find queen ants though. I live in Atlanta, GA. She was so tiny ruffly a CM long I couldn't tell if she had wings that had fallen off. I think I wanted to see where they had fallen off but once again so tiny not sure. She's currently in a drawer in the test tube. One cotton ball with water and the other blocking her escape. Will post photos immediately. I just made this post from my phone. Photos up in under ten minutes

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Re: Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

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Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:46 pm

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Re: Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:26 am

Photobucket won't host the images here.
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Re: Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:34 am

wait you cant see the photos? I can see them clearly. When I pull up the forum

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Re: Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:42 am

Okay This is a link to an Album on Imugr. there should be 6 photos

https://imgur.com/a/lEXRX

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:06 am

Solenopsis Sp.
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Re: Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

Post: # 31680Post fisher3823
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:20 am

I'm assuming Queen and not a worker, or Is it wrong to assume?

Also Is the type of ant that fast when laying its first batch of eggs? Or does she need a little food? I can't remember what that's called. All she has right now is water in a cotton ball in a dark tube lol

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Re: Is this a queen or a hostage worker for the last two day

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:27 am

Solenopsis invicta queen, claustral and very fast-growing.
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.

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