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Arizona Queen - Camponotus x? - 9-19

Started By Luke_in_AZ , Sep 19 2020 8:21 PM

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#1 Offline Luke_in_AZ - Posted September 19 2020 - 8:21 PM

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I found this queen under some tree bark in Payson, AZ.

She measures about 15-17mm and loves this drop of honey.

Thanks for your help to proper ID!

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Edited by Luke_in_AZ, September 19 2020 - 8:35 PM.

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#2 Offline Luke_in_AZ - Posted September 19 2020 - 8:39 PM

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if more or different pics are needed. Just let me know.

#3 Offline CheetoLord02 - Posted September 19 2020 - 8:59 PM

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Looks like Camponotus laevigatus to me

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This video took like over 100 hours of work, you should for sure watch it.

#4 Offline NickAnter - Posted September 20 2020 - 5:50 PM

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Nevermind. I can't read apparently.

Edited by NickAnter, September 20 2020 - 5:50 PM.

Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies.

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant).

#5 Offline Antkid12 - Posted September 21 2020 - 8:21 AM

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Looks like Camponotus laevigatus to me

I second this.

Ants I have: Tapinoma sessile(2 queen colony). RED MORPH Camponotus neacticus(now has pupae!), Tetramorium immigrans (x3), Aphaenogaster sp, Temnothorax sp, ~~Brachymyrmex sp.~~ possibly infertile , Ponera pennsylvanica, and Pheidole morrisi!