I posted last month that I found a couple queen Camponotus and I was getting mixed opinions on whether they were Pennsylvanicus or Herculeanus so I ordered a Macro Lens. I have taken new photos and have also caught a third queen recently. Hopefully these new photos will help determine exactly what they are. Thank you!
QUEEN #1
1. Location of collection: Fitchburg Massachusetts
2. Date of collection: May 26, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: Deciduous Forest
4. Length: 16 mm
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Dark brown- Black coloration. Tan wings. Long legs. Brown stripes on the booty
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Round booty.
7. Anything else distinctive: She hates the cotton and is determined to destroy it.
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Didn't witness
QUEEN #2
1. Location of collection: Fitchburg Massachusetts.
2. Date of collection: May 26, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: Deciduous Forest
4. Length: 18 mm
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Dark brown- Black coloration. Tan wings. Long legs. Brown stripes on the booty
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Round booty.
7. Anything else distinctive: Calm
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Didn't witness
QUEEN #3
1. Location of collection: Fitchburg Massachusetts
2. Date of collection: June 3, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: Deciduous Forest (Crawling on Mulch around Maple Tree)
4. Length: 16 mm
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Dark brown- Black coloration. Tan wings. Long legs. Brown stripes on the booty
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Round booty.
7. Anything else distinctive: Calm
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Didn't witness
Queen #1 Photos
Queen #2 Photos (It is still a little blurry because her housing is larger than the other two)
Queen #3 Photos (Not sure what happened to her wings but I found her like this)
