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Camponotus Pennsylvanicus journal

Started By UTants , May 27 2022 5:36 AM

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#1 Offline UTants - Posted May 27 2022 - 5:36 AM

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Yesterday I caught what I believe is a camponotus Pennsylvanicus queen and put her in a test tube setup. I will post again next week when I will check up on her. Anting season in Utah has begun. If anyone has any questions let me know.

Edited by UTants, May 27 2022 - 5:55 AM.

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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted May 27 2022 - 8:36 AM

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus isn’t found in Utah. Can you take some pictures so we can get you a proper ID?

Edited by Manitobant, May 27 2022 - 8:36 AM.

My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline UTants - Posted May 27 2022 - 8:56 AM

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I'll get pictures as soon as I can.
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#4 Offline UTants - Posted May 27 2022 - 9:01 AM

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Here are some pictures.
If this is a different species please let me know.

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#5 Offline UTants - Posted May 27 2022 - 9:05 AM

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Sorry these aren't the best pictures I'm using my phone.

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#6 Offline antsriondel - Posted May 27 2022 - 9:22 AM

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wow, she is beautiful! Good luck!


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#7 Offline UTants - Posted May 27 2022 - 9:30 AM

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Thanks, do you think she's camponotus Pennsylvanicus?
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#8 Offline United-Ants - Posted May 27 2022 - 10:54 AM

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I am very shore that the queens is camponotus pennsylvanicus

#9 Offline Manitobant - Posted May 27 2022 - 10:58 AM

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Its definitely not pennsylvanicus. It is likely camponotus laevissimus or laevigatus, which are both western camponotus species found in Utah.
My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#10 Offline UTants - Posted May 27 2022 - 11:07 AM

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Ok thanks for the info!
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#11 Offline UTants - Posted June 2 2022 - 7:22 AM

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It's time for me to check on my queen ant. She has laid four eggs and is constantly looking after them.
I will get pictures as soon as I can.
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#12 Offline UTants - Posted June 2 2022 - 1:28 PM

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Here are those pictures

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#13 Offline ANTdrew - Posted June 2 2022 - 2:26 PM

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Tip: add your username to the title of your journal to differentiate it from the dozens of other pennsylvanicus journals on here.
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#14 Offline UTants - Posted June 9 2022 - 2:50 PM

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My queen has a couple eggs Starting to turn into larva.

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#15 Offline UTants - Posted June 17 2022 - 4:20 PM

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My queen hasn't played any new eggs but her existing eggs are almost larvae.

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