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[Luke_in_AZ]

Thanks for your help IDing this ant so we can research proper care.  I’m always impressed at the knowledge of members on this forum! 

 

 

1. Location of collection: 

            - Arizona

 

2. Date of collection: 

-        8/7/2020

3. Habitat of collection: 

-        Desert

4. Length (from head to gaster):

- About 15-16mm

7. Distinguishing behavior:

-        Pulled off her wings when I was trying to catch her

 

9. Nuptial flight time and date:

- I assume 8/7/2020

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Edited by Luke_in_AZ, August 13 2020 - 4:20 PM.

[CheetoLord02]

Camponotus semitestaceus

[zantezaint]

Camponotus sansabeanus?

[Luke_in_AZ]

Camponotus semitestaceus

 

Looks like it!  I just went outside and caught 5 more of these queens!  Are these queens polygynous?

[ponerinecat]

I think they have the potential to be, but most should be monogyne. Polygyny isn't something that is always true or false in any given species. It usually depends on the population and often even the individual. You can experiment if you want, at a risk.

[Luke_in_AZ]

I think they have the potential to be, but most should be monogyne. Polygyny isn't something that is always true or false in any given species. It usually depends on the population and often even the individual. You can experiment if you want, at a risk.

Well, I caught a bunch more so I'll probably put a couple together and see if any duos make it. A multi queen colony would be fun.