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C. Festinatus or Fragilis ?

Started By Luke_in_AZ , Jun 26 2021 4:34 PM

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#1 Offline Luke_in_AZ - Posted June 26 2021 - 4:34 PM

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Caught a bunch of these queens about 10:00pm after a nuptial flight on June 16th. This one didn't make it. Caught them in Gilbert, AZ
Thank you for your help!

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#2 Offline ReignofRage - Posted June 26 2021 - 5:22 PM

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We would have to have frontal face pictures.

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#3 Offline Luke_in_AZ - Posted July 5 2021 - 3:06 PM

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We would have to have frontal face pictures.

How about these pics? Thanks!

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#4 Offline ReignofRage - Posted July 5 2021 - 3:40 PM

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It is most likely C. fragilis, but this species group (festinatus complex) is difficult to identify and distinguish. I would just leave it as Camponotus festinatus complex sp.