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[Patorikku]

1. Location of collection: Tupelo, MS
2. Date of collection: 06/27/2020
3. Habitat of collection: My Car
4. Length: 0.5-0.7 cm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics: possibly two-toned
7. Distinguishing behavior: fast

Found this one when I got in my car. It flew in and just landed on my leg. Not sure if it male or female nor want species. My guess is a fire ant drone, but I’d like a precise ID if possible, as if it’s not
a fire ant and is a queen, I’d like to keep her.




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[AnthonyP163]

Colobopsis impressa.

[ANTdrew]

It’s a queen, not a drone. I second Colobopsis.

[TheMicroPlanet]

Definitely a Colobopsis queen.

[RushmoreAnts]

I third this.

[NickAnter]

I fourth this. I don't think you can go as far as impressa though.

[BitT]

It does look like a Colobopsis! But I don't see any striping. Could it be a mississippiensis?

Edited by BitT, June 28 2020 - 7:14 AM.

[TechAnt]

Remember, drones have tiny heads and have thin gasters. (i.g.)

[Manitobant]

Also colobopsis queens tend to keep their wings after nuptial flight, so she has a good chance of fertility.

[TennesseeAnts]

Colobopsis obliqua. You can see 1 light colored tergite under her wings.

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, June 28 2020 - 3:12 PM.

[ANTdrew]

These had a big flight in Virginia last night. I even found one in my kitchen today.

[BitT]

Colobopsis obliqua. You can see 2 light colored tergites under her wings.

If it's ok to ask, what are the differences between Colobopsis obliqua and Impressa? What signs do you look for? What, in this picture, made it stand out as a obliqua? I'm really trying to learn. XD I even have an Colobopsis book on order, although it's several years old I'm hoping it'll explain a few things that I haven't been able to find online.

[Patorikku]

If anyone is also willing to answer, what is the best care for these? I’ve only dealt with Camponotus so far and have no idea how to deal with a much smaller species.


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[TennesseeAnts]

 

Colobopsis obliqua. You can see 1 light colored tergite under her wings.

If it's ok to ask, what are the differences between Colobopsis obliqua and Impressa? What signs do you look for? What, in this picture, made it stand out as a obliqua? I'm really trying to learn. XD I even have an Colobopsis book on order, although it's several years old I'm hoping it'll explain a few things that I haven't been able to find online.

 

Basically the slimmer build, and the fact that C. impressa usually has 2-3 light tergites. Here's a picture, comparing the two:

 

C. impressa on the left, C. obliqua on the right.

 

 

(Photo courtesy of Aaron567)

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, June 28 2020 - 3:17 PM.

[BitT]

 

 

Colobopsis obliqua. You can see 1 light colored tergite under her wings.

If it's ok to ask, what are the differences between Colobopsis obliqua and Impressa? What signs do you look for? What, in this picture, made it stand out as a obliqua? I'm really trying to learn. XD I even have an Colobopsis book on order, although it's several years old I'm hoping it'll explain a few things that I haven't been able to find online.

 

Basically the slimmer build, and the fact that C. impressa usually has 2-3 light tergites. Here's a picture, comparing the two:

 

C. impressa on the left, C. obliqua on the right.

 

 

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(Photo courtesy of Aaron567)

 

Oh, I see the differences now! Thank you SO much!