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I need help IDing this queen

Started By windedbread , Jun 11 2020 8:03 AM

Best Answer Manitobant , June 11 2020 - 11:24 AM

Solenopsis xyloni queen. This is an extremely fast growing species so be prepared! Go to the full post


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#1 Offline windedbread - Posted June 11 2020 - 8:03 AM

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I live in California 

I found her on a dirt trail next to some dry grass

she is 8 to 9 mm

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#2 Offline Zeiss - Posted June 11 2020 - 8:28 AM

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Check the pinned topic at the top of the Ant ID Requests and reformat your post to give proper information and pictures, please.


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#3 Offline ponerinecat - Posted June 11 2020 - 10:37 AM

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Solenopsis.


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#4 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 11 2020 - 11:24 AM   Best Answer

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Solenopsis xyloni queen. This is an extremely fast growing species so be prepared!
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/

#5 Offline windedbread - Posted June 11 2020 - 1:26 PM

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Manitobant do you know how long it would take for the colony to start to get over a few thousand workers


#6 Offline Zeiss - Posted June 11 2020 - 1:35 PM

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Although it probably is Solenopsis xyloni, please follow proper formatting and give better pictures next time.  It isn't hard.


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