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Started By Xanuri , Feb 2 2019 11:13 AM

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#1 Offline Xanuri - Posted February 2 2019 - 11:13 AM

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I saw these foraging today while out roaming around. This worker is easily 10mm. Nest was just a hole, no mound or nothing, very inconspicuous.

Found in Arizona, Apache Junction, on relatively flat desert land. I didn't have my macro lens or ruler with me.

 

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Current Ants:

C. CA02

C. fragilis

C. vicinus

M. mendax

N. cockerelli

V. pergandei

#2 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted February 2 2019 - 11:17 AM

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Novomessor cockerelli

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#3 Offline Xanuri - Posted February 2 2019 - 11:24 AM

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Novomessor cockerelli

 

I believe you might be right, it does have the small spine sticking up out of its thorax. I captured one in case you guys needed more pics or better pics.


Current Ants:

C. CA02

C. fragilis

C. vicinus

M. mendax

N. cockerelli

V. pergandei

#4 Offline Xanuri - Posted February 2 2019 - 11:31 AM

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are these desirable for Ant Keeping?


Current Ants:

C. CA02

C. fragilis

C. vicinus

M. mendax

N. cockerelli

V. pergandei

#5 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted February 2 2019 - 11:34 AM

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are these desirable for Ant Keeping?


Yes, they are some of my favorite species. I'm almost certain these are Novomessor cockerelli. I believe these queens are semi claustral, and are found on nights after monsoons that are warm in July.

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#6 Offline Xanuri - Posted February 2 2019 - 11:41 AM

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are these desirable for Ant Keeping?


Yes, they are some of my favorite species. I'm almost certain these are Novomessor cockerelli. I believe these queens are semi claustral, and are found on nights after monsoons that are warm in July.

 

I will be sure to be on the look out then!!!


Current Ants:

C. CA02

C. fragilis

C. vicinus

M. mendax

N. cockerelli

V. pergandei

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