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Ant ID request New Jersey 9/20

Started By Deleran , Sep 22 2016 11:04 AM

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#1 Offline Deleran - Posted September 22 2016 - 11:04 AM

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1. Location of collection: Ridgewood, NJ USA

 

2. Date of collection:  9/20

 

3. Habitat of collection: Park area

 

4. Length (from head to gaster): It was hard to tell, since it wouldn't stay still long enough to measure, but it seems to be about 8-9mm

 

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Shiny black throughout body, with what appear to be very dark brown bands on the gaster

 

6. Distinguishing characteristics: None that are immediately identifiable to me

 

7. Distinguishing behavior: None really noticable, though it did seem to enjoy walking along the inside of the test tube, and sometimes staying upside-down for a bit.

8. Nest description: Not 100% sure of this specifics of this ant's nest, but the nests in the general area seemed to be the typical colonies underground, with small mounds marking openings within the dirt.

 

I can't seem to upload the photo files, for whatever reason, so I'll include a link to several pictures of it.

 

http://imgur.com/a/Bjwe0


#2 Offline AntsWillBeAnts - Posted September 22 2016 - 12:33 PM

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1. Location of collection: Ridgewood, NJ USA

 

2. Date of collection:  9/20

 

3. Habitat of collection: Park area

 

4. Length (from head to gaster): It was hard to tell, since it wouldn't stay still long enough to measure, but it seems to be about 8-9mm

 

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Shiny black throughout body, with what appear to be very dark brown bands on the gaster

 

6. Distinguishing characteristics: None that are immediately identifiable to me

 

7. Distinguishing behavior: None really noticable, though it did seem to enjoy walking along the inside of the test tube, and sometimes staying upside-down for a bit.

8. Nest description: Not 100% sure of this specifics of this ant's nest, but the nests in the general area seemed to be the typical colonies underground, with small mounds marking openings within the dirt.

 

I can't seem to upload the photo files, for whatever reason, so I'll include a link to several pictures of it.

 

http://imgur.com/a/Bjwe0

 

Looks crematogaster, can you get more gaster pictures?


#3 Offline benjiwuf - Posted September 22 2016 - 12:43 PM

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definitely a crematogaster species. that heart shaped gaster is the telltale sign as always. for the species, you'll have to wait for one of the better ant id posters.


#4 Offline Deleran - Posted September 22 2016 - 12:52 PM

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Awesome, Crematogaster.  I THINK it's a queen, but is it possible that someone confirm that for me, just to be safe? 

 

Either way, I have a couple more images that here, in the event they help determine species, though I apologize in advance for the less-than stellar quality of them thus far.  Thanks for the replies so far!

 

http://imgur.com/a/McleX


Edited by Deleran, September 22 2016 - 12:53 PM.

#5 Offline Kevin - Posted September 22 2016 - 1:32 PM

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Definitely Crematogaster, possibly c. cerasi


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#6 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted September 22 2016 - 7:43 PM

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Yeah, the only way to tell which species for sure is by capturing the hair coverage on the top of the pronotum.


Edited by Batspiderfish, September 22 2016 - 7:43 PM.

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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#7 Offline Deleran - Posted September 22 2016 - 8:48 PM

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Roger that.  I'll be getting my hand on a hand lens tomorrow, so I'll try my best getting a picture of the pronotum or, in lieu of that, descrbe it in as much detail as possible!


#8 Offline Enderz - Posted September 22 2016 - 8:49 PM

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Yea that's crematogaster queen most likely. Maybe a c. cerasi queen but idk for sure. That's all the insite i have lol 


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#9 Offline Canadian anter - Posted September 22 2016 - 8:56 PM

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Cerasi or lineolata
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#10 Offline Deleran - Posted September 23 2016 - 2:54 PM

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http://imgur.com/a/NnOHj

 

I don't know how much help those pictures will be, but perhaps others have a more discerning eye than I do.  As far as I can tell, the pronotum has only a tiny bit of hair on it, and it seems to be standing on end.  Again, if anyone can make anything more out in this (admittedly not great =/) photos, it would be awesome.

Thanks again for the continued help with trying to identify the species, by the way.  I really do appreciate it!


#11 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted September 23 2016 - 5:45 PM

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http://imgur.com/a/NnOHj

 

I don't know how much help those pictures will be, but perhaps others have a more discerning eye than I do.  As far as I can tell, the pronotum has only a tiny bit of hair on it, and it seems to be standing on end.  Again, if anyone can make anything more out in this (admittedly not great =/) photos, it would be awesome.

Thanks again for the continued help with trying to identify the species, by the way.  I really do appreciate it!

 

If there are only a couple long hairs, then Crematogaster cerasi.


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.

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