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[wvu.mtneer.fan]

I’m new here so please forgive me if I’m posting on the wrong area. I’ve the last three days I’ve found an ant that I’ve not seen before. The ants were found in my workshop (formerly a garage, but never use as such). I’ve some photos that hopefully someone will recognize. Thank you for the help!

1. Location (on a map) of collection: I’m located in Charleston, WV

2. Date of collection: 4/18-4/20 2025

3. Habitat of collection: discovered in workshop formerly a garage 

4. Length (from head to gaster): est 3/4” +/-

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: brown and light reddish brown

6. Distinguishing characteristics: u/n

7. Distinguishing behavior: u/n

8. Nest description: u/n
9. Nuptial flight time and date: u/n

Here’s a link to the photos—thanks AntTx
https://imgur.com/a/zvyt35z

Edited by wvu.mtneer.fan, April 20 2025 - 7:36 PM.

[wvu.mtneer.fan]

My photos didn’t load—suggestions ?

Edited by wvu.mtneer.fan, April 20 2025 - 6:23 PM.

[AntsTx]

Go to imgur and upload your picture then paste the link it gives you into the "Image" icon on the post ui.

[Artisan_Ants]

C. chromaiodes seems like a valid ID for this queen. They tend to fly from April to May. I believe this queen went through maggot parasitism from a fly (unless crushed). This type of parasitism is fairly common in the genus Camponotus.

[OwlThatLikesAnts]

C. chromaiodes seems like a valid ID for this queen. They tend to fly from April to May. I believe this queen went through maggot parasitism from a fly (unless crushed). This type of parasitism is fairly common in the genus Camponotus.

It looks like it, also I agree with the id