I caught two different species of queens this afternoon while walking on the beach shortly after a small T. immigrans flight. One I have tentatively identified and would like to have confirmed, the other I truly have no idea about.
Sorry in advance for poor photo quality.
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I have no clue as to her species, any help welcome.
1. Topsail Beach, North Carolina US
2. June 15, 2024
3. Just above the tideline of the beach, likely landed in the ocean and washed up on the shore
4. 10mm
5. Her body is a dark reddish brown and smooth/shiny without any noticeable hairs. Her legs, mandibles, and antennae however are a pale yellow color.
6. See photos
7. Very active in general, often tries to pull at the cotton at the end of test tube.
8. N/A
9. Between hours of 6am and 10pm on June 15, 2024 (assumed)
1. Topsail Beach, North Carolina US
2. June 15, 2024
3. Just above the tideline of the beach, likely landed in the ocean and washed up on the shore
4. 8mm
5. Her body is a orangish yellow color and smooth/shiny with no noticeable hairs
6. Her body is especially long and thin as well as semi flat. She has short antennae and large black Ovular eyes. See Photos.
7. She is very active with long spurts of movement and exploration followed by short rests
8. N/A
9. Between hours of 6am and 10pm on June 15, 2024 (assumed)
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