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Is this a queen ant and if so is it a parasitic one


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#1 Offline Deion - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:10 AM

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Caught ant in Nashville TN on 0ct 15 2016 black with big gaster i think i see wing scars but not certain pictures https://goo.gl/photo...tZJjqvo2Ps2QFV9https://goo.gl/photo...5ir9QSuCsd797a6 https://goo.gl/photo...Xp8FAtZhYVGJsRA https://goo.gl/photo...2o8gQjsBg34XSq6
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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:27 AM

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Measurements! If that is centimeter paper, then I feel comfortable calling this a claustral Crematogaster sp.


Edited by Batspiderfish, October 15 2016 - 9:28 AM.

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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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#3 Offline Deion - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:31 AM

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Sorry can't find my ruler but my sister just came home so i will ask her where it is
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#4 Offline Deion - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:33 AM

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It is about 1 cm
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#5 Offline Kevin - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:33 AM

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Looks like a crematogaster queen.


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#6 Offline Deion - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:42 AM

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Thank you guys
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#7 Offline Deion - Posted October 15 2016 - 9:43 AM

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Do you think it is parasitic?
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#8 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted October 15 2016 - 10:29 AM

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Claustral means that she is not parasitic, nor semi-claustral. :)


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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#9 Offline Deion - Posted October 15 2016 - 10:44 AM

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Oh cool thanks
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