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Queen ID - ATL, GA

Started By LowQualityAnts , Mar 29 2023 1:57 PM

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#1 Offline LowQualityAnts - Posted March 29 2023 - 1:57 PM

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1. Location of collection - atlanta, georgia

2. Date of collection - 5:30 pm 3/29/23
3. Habitat of collection - A tree in my backyard.
4. Length - no ruler
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture - mostly black with a slighty brown gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics - hair on gaster, wide head, and long gaster.

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#2 Offline LowQualityAnts - Posted March 29 2023 - 2:32 PM

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I'm thinking its C. neararcticus

Edited by LowQualityAnts, March 29 2023 - 2:33 PM.

#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted March 29 2023 - 4:31 PM

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C. nearcticus is likely. Get some measurements, though.
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