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New Queen Ant - Hong Kong/China

Started By HongKongAnter , May 11 2019 4:29 AM

Best Answer Manitobant , May 11 2019 - 7:40 AM

Brachymyrmex patagonicus, an easy to keep species that can have multiple queens (polygynous) Go to the full post


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#1 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 11 2019 - 4:29 AM

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Hello everyone! I caught this queen today wandering on the pavement, and I was hoping someone could ID my ant?

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Hong Kong

2. Date of collection: May 11 2019
3. Habitat of collection: On the pavement
4. Length (from head to gaster): 9-11 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black, with slightly reddish underside, and smooth somewhat shiny texture 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: None other than the fact the gaster is around twice the length of the thorax.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Not easily disturbed
8. Nest description: Idk 

9. Nuptial flight time and date: May 11 2019 I guess

 

I think it's Nylanderia but I'm pretty unsure.

 

Ant image: https://imgur.com/a/jxXfz8o


Edited by HongKongAnter, May 11 2019 - 4:50 AM.

#2 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 11 2019 - 4:36 AM

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Sorry for the bad pics?


#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted May 11 2019 - 7:40 AM   Best Answer

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Brachymyrmex patagonicus, an easy to keep species that can have multiple queens (polygynous)
My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#4 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 11 2019 - 2:45 PM

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Is it fully claustral?


#5 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted May 11 2019 - 2:49 PM

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Yes.

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#6 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 11 2019 - 3:04 PM

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Thanks!


#7 Offline Leo - Posted May 11 2019 - 3:38 PM

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Welcome back!


#8 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 11 2019 - 4:23 PM

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Haha hey man!


#9 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 11 2019 - 4:26 PM

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So it's 100% Brachymyrmex Patagonicus right


#10 Offline Manitobant - Posted May 12 2019 - 6:27 AM

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So it's 100% Brachymyrmex Patagonicus right

yes, and it’s a recently introduced species to HK
My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#11 Offline HongKongAnter - Posted May 13 2019 - 6:02 PM

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Great. Thank you very much!


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