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Little Rock, AR USA (b) [6/22/2020] Colobopsis Obliqua


Best Answer Manitobant , June 21 2020 - 10:04 PM

Colobopsis obliqua. Go to the full post


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#1 Offline EEParker - Posted June 21 2020 - 9:50 PM

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1. Location of collection: wooded residential neighborhood
2. Date of collection: 6/22/2020
3. Habitat of collection: Flying queen, yard near water and woods. Blacklight method, 9:30 PM
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5mm 
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Red/brown. Shiny abdomen, dull head. 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Sits still in light, starts moving in dark.
8. Nest description: n/a
9. Nuptial flight time and date: 6/22/2020
 
Pretty sure this is the same as https://www.formicul...-usa-a-6222020/, however it is quite a bit smaller. I'm just getting started with ant ids, so I made a new post following the format. If these should be in one post or something else please let me know so I can follow forum etiquette. Thanks! 
 
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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 21 2020 - 10:04 PM   Best Answer

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Colobopsis obliqua.

Edited by Manitobant, June 21 2020 - 10:04 PM.

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#3 Offline EEParker - Posted June 21 2020 - 10:13 PM

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Colobopsis obliqua.

Would you say this is the same? https://www.formicul...-usa-a-6222020/

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#4 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 22 2020 - 6:55 AM

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Colobopsis obliqua.

Would you say this is the same? https://www.formicul...-usa-a-6222020/
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possibly, though it looks a little different. Definitely same genus though.

#5 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted June 22 2020 - 1:44 PM

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Colobopsis obliqua queen.






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