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Started By Sirapio , Jul 9 2023 2:04 PM

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#1 Offline Sirapio - Posted July 9 2023 - 2:04 PM

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Backyard wooden fence hiding behind ivy, 20230709, 3 to 4mm, brownish/reddish thorax, white and black striped abdomen, nest unknown

 

I originally thought they were carpenter, but I haven’t seen it with this design.


#2 Offline Sirapio - Posted July 9 2023 - 2:08 PM

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#3 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted July 9 2023 - 2:12 PM

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Liometopum occidentale.
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#4 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted July 9 2023 - 4:34 PM

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Liometopum occidentale.

Agreed


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#5 Offline Sirapio - Posted July 9 2023 - 6:40 PM

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These are some nasty critters. I got bit/stung and left a real nasty mark. My guess is I should rid of these and look for something less aggressive to start on?

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#6 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted July 9 2023 - 6:52 PM

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I'd say they are definitely not beginner ants. To my knowledge they don't sting but they do have a strong bit. they probably grow too fast for beginners.


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#7 Offline antsriondel - Posted July 9 2023 - 7:46 PM

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I would say they are an incredible species to keep, but they are definitely not for beginners. I would recommend them later on but not right now.


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