3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
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3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
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
The location where I found them is in the Alton area, north of St. Louis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlopmDflLk
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Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
1st queen Formica Fusca
3rd queen Camponotus noveboracensis
3rd queen Camponotus noveboracensis
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.
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Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
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.
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.
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: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
I Think The Middle Is Crematogaster.Look At The Abdomen.Batspiderfish wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:20 pmThe 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.
Keeping ants for 6 years now.
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
Current Species: Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Camponotus decipiens,Camponotus snellingi Solenopsis invicta,Nylanderia sp,Brachmyrmex patagonicus,Pheidole obscurothorax,Pheidole moerens,Pachycondyla harpax
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Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
No, doesn't look like Crematogaster to me, considering the shape of the head and mesosoma.
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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Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Can anyone identify my ant
Re: 3 Elates/Queens need Identifying
Make a post that follows the rules and I'm sure someone will be able to help you out.
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