Jump to content

  • Gallery
  • Members
  • Member Map
  • Chat
  •  
  •  

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Photo

Texas queen

Started By Pulliamj , Apr 23 2015 10:27 AM

  • Please log in to reply
4 replies to this topic

#1 Offline Pulliamj - Posted April 23 2015 - 10:27 AM

Pulliamj

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 217 posts
1. Location of collection: Texas
2. Date of collection: 4/23/15
3. Habitat of collection: Sandy/wooded
4. Length (from head to gaster):9-10mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Red head and body black gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive:
8. Nest description:
D84044EB-9174-4B42-9A57-5C8B444E7205.jpg

#2 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 23 2015 - 10:38 AM

AntTeen804

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 240 posts
  • LocationVirginia
It's definitely Camponotus but I don't know what species.

If you ain't got a dream, you ain't got nothing.

#3 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted April 23 2015 - 11:44 AM

Jonathan21700

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 807 posts

Might be Camponotus sayi but I am not sure.


Edited by Jonathan21700, April 23 2015 - 11:44 AM.

#4 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted April 23 2015 - 3:08 PM

Gregory2455

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 3,286 posts
  • LocationCalifornia

Probably Camponotus sayi as said above.


Edited by Gregory2455, April 23 2015 - 3:08 PM.

#5 Offline cpman - Posted April 23 2015 - 5:22 PM

cpman

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 317 posts
  • LocationAustin, TX
I'd say C. sayi as well. Depending on where you are in Texas, it could also be C. decipiens. If you can see a notch on her clypeus, that pretty much narrows it to one of those two species. It may be something else, but in my opinion, that is unlikely. It is best to chek just to be sure.
Back to Ant ID Requests · Next Unread Topic →


1 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users