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oklahoma city, help identify this girl

Started By jarredsocal , Aug 9 2022 5:18 PM

Best Answer ZTYguy , August 9 2022 - 9:10 PM

I discussed it with a few other ant keepers and it seems to be decipiens. Cool find! Go to the full post


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#1 Offline jarredsocal - Posted August 9 2022 - 5:18 PM

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1. Found in Oklahoma city
2. Found mid June, first Niantic just appeared
3. Found multiple wondering my patio in a new neighborhood near wooded areas
Turns larvae into cocoons.

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#2 Online Manitobant - Posted August 9 2022 - 5:21 PM

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Camponotus species, likely either C. decipiens or C. discolor.
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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 FinWins - Posted August 9 2022 - 5:34 PM

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Camponotus species, likely either C. decipiens or C. discolor..


I agree, it’s vary hard to tell the difference without a microscope.
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I keep: C. modoc, C. sansabeanus  :D, C. maritimus, Formica argentea, M. mexicanus  :D, Odontomachus brunneus :D, Pogonomyrmex californicus, Pogonomyrmex rugosus, 

 

#4 Offline lazyant - Posted August 9 2022 - 8:34 PM

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I am leaning towards decipiens, because of the markings on the propodeum.


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#5 Offline ZTYguy - Posted August 9 2022 - 9:10 PM   Best Answer

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I discussed it with a few other ant keepers and it seems to be decipiens. Cool find!
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