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Jacksonville, FL USA June 12, 2020 - Queen #41


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#1 Offline RelientUKDr - Posted June 28 2020 - 3:35 PM

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Any help with this lady would be appreciated.  I'm new to ants, but already addicted!

 

1. Location of collection: collected alate floating in pool (thought she was dead) in Jacksonville FL

2. Date of collection: June 19, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: Urban
4. Length: 5-6mm (see pic with ruler)
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture:  brownish-red with reddish-black gaster; hairy

6. Distinguishing characteristics: petiole and post-petiole
7. Anything else distinctive: many round to oval eggs; clear wings shed day after capture
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A
10 . Post the clearest pictures possible of the top, side, and face of the ant in question, and if possible, their nest and the habitat they were collected in.

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#2 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted June 28 2020 - 3:37 PM

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Pheidole queen.



#3 Offline Aaron567 - Posted June 28 2020 - 4:17 PM

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Most likely Pheidole dentata, but P. crassicornis and P. diversipilosa are still possibilities.


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#4 Offline Splat01 - Posted June 29 2020 - 12:43 PM

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What makes you think Pheidole?






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