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[russbean]

My son found this ant at his t-ball game.  Can you ID it for him.  Thanks in advance, Russ

 

1. Location of collection: Spirit Lake, Idaho ball field
2. Date of collection: May 14, 2016
3. Habitat of collection: park
4. Length (from head to gaster): 11/16"
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: best represented in second picture
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive:
8. Nest description:

 

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Edited by russbean, May 25 2016 - 5:56 PM.

[dspdrew]

Camponotus alate. Possibly a queen. Someone else would probably be able to help with the exact species.

[Miles]

Hi, fellow Idahoan here. This is unquestionably a Formica queen alate. I can't tell the species from these grainy images.

Edited by Miles, May 15 2016 - 8:14 PM.

[dspdrew]

Oops. I think Miles is right here. Weird it would be flying this early.

[Miles]

It's been warmer, earlier this year in our region. I'm noticing most species are 2-3 weeks ahead of their normal schedule.