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3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:03 pm
by Ovaljim
I have some ants that need Identifying. Access the YouTube link to view them. English Measurements on ruler
The location where I found them is in the Alton area, north of St. Louis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlopmDflLk
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:13 pm
by TheRealAntMan
1st queen Formica Fusca
3rd queen Camponotus noveboracensis
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:20 pm
by Batspiderfish
The silvery pubescence up to at least the second gastral tergite and antennal scapes seemingly longer than the length of the head (excluding the mandibles) means that the Formica queen is likely F. subsericea.
The middle queen is Pheidole sp.
And the Camponotus is most likely C. nearcticus or C. caryae (depending on whether or not they have hairy cheeks.)
Please provide photographs and measurements in-text for future ID's, since it makes things way easier.
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:36 pm
by PTasker15
Batspiderfish wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:20 pm
The silvery pubescence up to at least the second gastral tergite and antennal scapes seemingly longer than the length of the head (excluding the mandibles) means that the
Formica queen is likely
F. subsericea.
The middle queen is
Pheidole sp.
And the
Camponotus is most likely
C. nearcticus or
C. caryae (depending on whether or not they have hairy cheeks.)
Please provide photographs and measurements in-text for future ID's, since it makes things way easier.
I Think The Middle Is
Crematogaster.Look At The Abdomen.
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:00 pm
by Batspiderfish
PTasker15 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:36 pm
I Think The Middle Is
Crematogaster.Look At The Abdomen.
No, doesn't look like
Crematogaster to me, considering the shape of the head and mesosoma.
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:58 pm
by KinmanPack777
Can anyone identify my ant
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:34 am
by Goost1049
KinmanPack777 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:58 pm
Can anyone identify my ant
Make a post that follows the rules and I'm sure someone will be able to help you out.