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Is this a termite? (Utah)

Started By Phobix , Aug 14 2019 11:32 AM

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#1 Offline Phobix - Posted August 14 2019 - 11:32 AM

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I found this on the bathroom floor. Is it a termite? I'm from Utah.

 

What is it? https://imgur.com/a/zb9B3XI

 


#2 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 14 2019 - 1:23 PM

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Better than a termite! It a queen ant! Not sure on the species.
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Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 

#3 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted August 14 2019 - 1:27 PM

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Solenopsis sp.


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#4 Offline ponerinecat - Posted August 14 2019 - 2:04 PM

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Looks like S. molesta.


#5 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 14 2019 - 2:46 PM

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The head looks rather large for Solenopsis.

Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 

#6 Offline ponerinecat - Posted August 14 2019 - 3:51 PM

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The only other option is crematogaster, and the head seems relative to my molesta queens.


#7 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 14 2019 - 3:57 PM

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It could also be Pheidole.

Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 

#8 Offline Nare - Posted August 19 2019 - 12:40 PM

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Better than a termite!

:ugone2far: there's nothing better than a termite.


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#9 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 19 2019 - 1:27 PM

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Well, for people who aren't allowed to keep termites, ants are way better.

 

 

Better than a termite!

:ugone2far: there's nothing better than a termite.

 


Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 

#10 Offline ponerinecat - Posted August 19 2019 - 2:21 PM

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It could also be Pheidole.

Doubt it, Pheidole are more squared.


#11 Offline Amazant - Posted August 19 2019 - 5:07 PM

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Definitely not a crematogaster, because it has a totally different color than most species, it’s gaster is not heart shapes, and it’s bidy is too long. This is definitely a Solenopsis molesta. Here is a picture of AntsAreUs Solenopsis molesta queens JjlVKH4.jpg[/quote]

Edited by Amazant, August 19 2019 - 5:09 PM.

Colonies: Formica pallidefulva, Lasius neoniger, Camponotus decipiens, Camponotus sp, Camponotus Vicinus, Crematogaster Sp

#12 Offline AntJohnny - Posted August 19 2019 - 5:42 PM

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If she is fertile she could make a great colony if you enjoy small ants. I had two failed colonies and gave up after. But if you are persistent you can have a very large colony with how fast they grow.

#13 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 20 2019 - 6:33 AM

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I think it is the angle that is making it seem to have a large head to me. It is definetly a Solenopsis sp.

Edited by NickAnter, August 20 2019 - 6:34 AM.

Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 

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