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Istanbul, Turkey again

Started By Vodach , Jun 21 2020 8:41 AM

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#1 Offline Vodach - Posted June 21 2020 - 8:41 AM

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So i saw that little buddy on pavement but i didn't catch it. Can you help me to identify its ID?

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Istanbul
2. Date of collection: 19/06/2020
3. Habitat of collection: -
4. Length (from head to gaster): -
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: I only see that its black..
6. Distinguishing characteristics: didn't look for details
7. Distinguishing behavior: didn't look for details
8. Nest description: pavement

9. Nuptial flight time and date: -

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#2 Online ANTdrew - Posted June 21 2020 - 8:55 AM

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That looks like another Tetramorium queen, probably T. caespitum.

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#3 Offline TechAnt - Posted June 21 2020 - 9:40 AM

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That looks like another Tetramorium queen, probably T. caespitum.

Agreed.

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My Ants:
(x1) Campontous semitstaceus ~20 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Camponotus vicinus ~10 workers, 1 Queen (all black variety)
(x1) Tetramorium immigrans ~100 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Myrmercocystus mexicanus -1 Queen
(x2) Mymercocystus mimcus -1 Queen
(x1) Mymercocystus testaceus ~45 workers, 1 Queen

#4 Offline Antkid12 - Posted June 21 2020 - 11:38 AM

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Definitely T caespitum.

Ants I have: Tapinoma sessile(2 queen colony). RED MORPH Camponotus neacticus(now has pupae!), Tetramorium immigrans (x3), Aphaenogaster sp, Temnothorax sp, ~~Brachymyrmex sp.~~ possibly infertile , Ponera pennsylvanica, and Pheidole morrisi!