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Queen in Granada Hills, CA, 7-20-2016

Started By DustyDoes , Jul 20 2016 11:04 AM

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#1 Offline DustyDoes - Posted July 20 2016 - 11:04 AM

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Found a dead queen on campus at Granada Hills Charter High School on the basketball court. I assume her presence indicates a recent flight, so I'm curious to know the species if possible.

http://m.imgur.com/Gv49bEa

Edited by DustyDoes, July 20 2016 - 11:07 AM.

#2 Offline Mdrogun - Posted July 20 2016 - 11:13 AM

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Solenopsis invicta or Solenopsis richteri

Edited by Mdrogun, July 20 2016 - 11:13 AM.

Currently Keeping:
Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Pheidole pilifera

Forelius sp. (Monogynous, bicolored) "Midwestern Forelius"
Crematogaster cerasi

Pheidole bicarinata

Aphaenogaster rudis

Camponotus chromaiodes

Formica sp. (microgena species)

Nylanderia cf. arenivega

#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 20 2016 - 11:29 AM

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Notice the propodeal spines? I think this is Crematogaster.

Edited by Batspiderfish, July 20 2016 - 11:30 AM.

If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

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