Nevada Ants, This time they are queens

[AceCadet]

So this time, unlike last these are actually queens. I went camping not too far from where I live and of course right as we are packing up after staying for 3 days theres a nuptial flight. I caught a few of different sizes and Ill list them below with measurements.
First is my big ones, shes approximately 16 mm long. I almost stepped on her right as we were leaving.

Next is a little smaller, closer to 10 mm long. She was the first I found and has obvious wing scars. I think she may be Lasius.

And these last two look to be the same species, a little smaller compared to the previous. Only 7mm approximate(measurements are being tricky as all ants are kinda stressed and are now resting in my nice dark closet) I thought the winged one was male but now Im not sure so I caught it anyways.


Hey at least they are winged this time? Lol.

[AceCadet]

Dang, I also have got to get something to get my camera to focus better next time.

[Batspiderfish]

Queen one is Camponotus sp., at least. I hope to have some better photographs, perhaps with better lighting, to ID the other queens. Nice haul!

[AceCadet]

Ok hey at least thats exciting and thanks. Yeah Ill try to get better photos later. They are all really stressed so I want them to get some relax time, The one I think is Lasius was pulling at the cotton and then finally relaxed and actually looks like shes getting ready to lay. Sooo freaking excited.

[AnthonyP163]

Second one looks like a Formica.

You said the 3rd one is smaller, and it looks like a Formica Pallidefulva, so that kinda adds up.

3rd one looks like a Crematogaster but I can't really confirm unless I see a eagle view of the gaster.

[Antcrisp]

So this time, unlike last these are actually queens. I went camping not too far from where I live and of course right as we are packing up after staying for 3 days theres a nuptial flight. I caught a few of different sizes and Ill list them below with measurements.
First is my big ones, shes approximately 16 mm long. I almost stepped on her right as we were leaving.

Next is a little smaller, closer to 10 mm long. She was the first I found and has obvious wing scars. I think she may be Lasius.

And these last two look to be the same species, a little smaller compared to the previous. Only 7mm approximate(measurements are being tricky as all ants are kinda stressed and are now resting in my nice dark closet) I thought the winged one was male but now Im not sure so I caught it anyways.


Hey at least they are winged this time? Lol.

Can you tell me where did you get the queen? Im from Neveda too,i'm having a hard time finding one.

[AceCadet]

So this time, unlike last these are actually queens. I went camping not too far from where I live and of course right as we are packing up after staying for 3 days theres a nuptial flight. I caught a few of different sizes and Ill list them below with measurements.
First is my big ones, shes approximately 16 mm long. I almost stepped on her right as we were leaving.

Next is a little smaller, closer to 10 mm long. She was the first I found and has obvious wing scars. I think she may be Lasius.

And these last two look to be the same species, a little smaller compared to the previous. Only 7mm approximate(measurements are being tricky as all ants are kinda stressed and are now resting in my nice dark closet) I thought the winged one was male but now Im not sure so I caught it anyways.


Hey at least they are winged this time? Lol.

Can you tell me where did you get the queen? Im from Neveda too,i'm having a hard time finding one.

Well I found these ones in Toiyabe National Forest while I was out camping. A pretty heavily wooded area. If each of these queens ends up producing brood I will most likely look into selling them through the GAN Program so there is that. Not the camponotus. But one or two of the smaller species once I have them positively Identified.

[Antcrisp]

That's 5 hours from where i live lol. Its gonna have to wait till Saturday .

Okay,im registered in the gna program.

[AceCadet]

That's 5 hours from where i live lol. Its gonna have to wait till Saturday .

Okay,im registered in the gna program.

Oh itll take a little bit. I have to wait until they start brooding, and the eggs turn into workers. They are so stressed from the trip home and me handling them to get pictures today that I think it may be a little for them to brood but Ill totally let you know once eggs start appearing ok

[Antcrisp]

That's 5 hours from where i live lol. Its gonna have to wait till Saturday .

Okay,im registered in the gna program.

Oh itll take a little bit. I have to wait until they start brooding, and the eggs turn into workers. They are so stressed from the trip home and me handling them to get pictures today that I think it may be a little for them to brood but Ill totally let you know once eggs start appearing ok

Okay sounds good!! I really appriciate it. We are supposed to get some rain this week,maybe will get lucky lol.