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Arvada, CO 8/15/16

Started By XZero38 , Aug 16 2016 6:11 AM

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#1 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 16 2016 - 6:12 AM

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Found this lady around 6pm on 8/15/16

 

1. Arvada, CO. 

2. 8/15/16
3. concrete path infront of house
4. 12mm - 14mm (she is larger then my M. mimicus queen)
5. completely black but has a silver sheen across the top of her body

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I'm guessing she is a Camponotus species of some kind.


My Current Colonies:

 

Tetramorium Sp. E. 

 

Myrmecocystus Mimicus

 

Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis

 

Formica Argentea

 

Solenopsis Molesta

#2 Offline Canadian anter - Posted August 16 2016 - 8:17 AM

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Looks like formica
Fusca group?

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#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 16 2016 - 8:27 AM

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I'm leaning Formica argentea or F. podzollica. We'd need close pictures of the head to be sure.


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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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#4 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 16 2016 - 8:29 AM

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Ill see what i can get when i get home, use my DSLR to get some more detailed pictures. (really need to get that macro lens)


My Current Colonies:

 

Tetramorium Sp. E. 

 

Myrmecocystus Mimicus

 

Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis

 

Formica Argentea

 

Solenopsis Molesta

#5 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 16 2016 - 8:37 AM

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Ill see what i can get when i get home, use my DSLR to get some more detailed pictures. (really need to get that macro lens)

 

You could also look into lens coupling, lens reversing, or extension tubes, in case you didn't know.  ;)


Edited by Batspiderfish, August 16 2016 - 8:37 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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Black lives still matter.

#6 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 16 2016 - 8:40 AM

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*googles these things*


My Current Colonies:

 

Tetramorium Sp. E. 

 

Myrmecocystus Mimicus

 

Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis

 

Formica Argentea

 

Solenopsis Molesta

#7 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 17 2016 - 6:01 AM

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Here are a few closer photos

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My Current Colonies:

 

Tetramorium Sp. E. 

 

Myrmecocystus Mimicus

 

Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis

 

Formica Argentea

 

Solenopsis Molesta

#8 Offline sgheaton - Posted August 17 2016 - 7:28 AM

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Awesome shots.


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#9 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 17 2016 - 7:52 AM

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Awesome shots.

all done with my cell phone, haha


My Current Colonies:

 

Tetramorium Sp. E. 

 

Myrmecocystus Mimicus

 

Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis

 

Formica Argentea

 

Solenopsis Molesta

#10 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 17 2016 - 8:27 AM

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It's still a tough call for me without seeing the hair coverage and sculpting of the face. There are a few locally endemic species which might fit as well.


Edited by Batspiderfish, August 17 2016 - 8:33 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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#11 Offline sgheaton - Posted August 17 2016 - 8:36 AM

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Awesome shots.

all done with my cell phone, haha

 

Fancy DSLR camera needed..phfffffffffffffffff 


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#12 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 17 2016 - 8:37 AM

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It's still a tough call for me without seeing the hair coverage and sculpting of the face. There are a few locally endemic species which might fit as well.

Ill try to see if i can get some more detailed shots.


My Current Colonies:

 

Tetramorium Sp. E. 

 

Myrmecocystus Mimicus

 

Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis

 

Formica Argentea

 

Solenopsis Molesta

#13 Offline James C. Trager - Posted August 17 2016 - 1:22 PM

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Great shots. I'm about 99% confident she is Formica argentea.


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#14 Offline sgheaton - Posted August 18 2016 - 4:52 AM

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Alright captain luck pants. Time to come over and get the other... 157 you don't have.


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