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[Martialis]

hi guys so i caught this ant last wk and i think it's a queen. Can u ID it for me? I think it is 2in long.

 

Possibly Pinkomyrmex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

thisis a joke post, don't take it seriously.

[dermy]

I can recall a Time when my pictures looked as bad if not worse than these

[Martialis]

more pics:

 

[Nathant2131]

It looks like Badpicmyrmex grainylis. 

Edited by Nathant2131, April 1 2017 - 4:14 AM.

[Martialis]

It looks like Badpicmyrmex grainylis. 

 

Are you sure it isn't Horriblinus photus?

[Nathant2131]

It looks like Badpicmyrmex grainylis.

 
Are you sure it isn't Horriblinus photus?

Yeah.

[Martialis]

 

 

It looks like Badpicmyrmex grainylis.

 
Are you sure it isn't Horriblinus photus?

Yeah.

 

Right.. those are 20 in, correct?

[Canadian anter]

It is in fact Justica blackdotae

[Nathant2131]

It is in fact Justica blackdotae

Pfft nah. You can quite clearly see the concave posterior head margin, a characteristic of Badpicmyrmex.

[Martialis]

Guys! We haven't even considered Multispecies badpixicus!

Edited by Martialis, April 1 2017 - 1:16 PM.

[Vanko]

I will call this one Indica Vankolia 😃
I was thinking ant queens are bigger than 7 mms. How is it possible to see such a small queen??

[Bracchymyrmex]

Definitely Pixelpicymyrmex Bicolor

[VoidElecent]

It looks like Badpicmyrmex grainylis. 

 

You people REALLY need to step up your identification game. Given the time of year, geographical location and weather, I think it's pretty obvious what genus this is.

 

The shiny mandibles on her third tibial antennae reveal the absence of a gastric scape. This is key factor of most Pinkomyrmex species. The photos were excellent, so the ant should have been very easily ID'ed. I also expected much more from you Nathan, especially given that you actually keep a Pinkomyrmex colony.

 

Now getting down to the actual species is a little different. Here are some possibilities (I would just compare with the photos):

1. The notoriously elusive Pinkomyrmex kiwicus
2. The very common, Pinkomyrmex poopicus
3. The beautiful Pinkomyrmex gullicus
4. "Dee you [censored]" Pinkomyrmex trashicus,
5. and the famous Pinkomyrmex floyderus

I think Martialis was right, and judging by the meticulously taken photos, I would put my money on Pinkomyrmex floyderus. What a catch, Martialis! Good luck with your new queen.

 

p.s. I would pay more attention to spelling & format in future posts, "queen" is spelled incorrectly and the words are in the wrong font.

Edited by dspdrew, May 9 2017 - 10:25 AM.
Removed profanity

[Nathant2131]

 

It looks like Badpicmyrmex grainylis. 

 

You people REALLY need to step up your identification game. Given the time of year, geographical location and weather, I think it's pretty obvious what genus this is.

 

The shiny mandibles on her third tibial antennae reveal the absence of a gastric scape. This is key factor of most Pinkomyrmex species. The photos were excellent, so the ant should have been very easily ID'ed. I also expected much more from you Nathan, especially given that you actually keep a Pinkomyrmex colony.

 

Now getting down to the actual species is a little different. Here are some possibilities (I would just compare with the photos):

1. The notoriously elusive Pinkomyrmex kiwicus
2. The very common, Pinkomyrmex poopicus
3. The beautiful Pinkomyrmex gullicus
4. "Dee you [censored]" Pinkomyrmex trashicus, and the famous
5. Pinkomyrmex floyderus

Judging by the meticulously taken photos, I would put my money on Pinkomyrmex floyderus.

 

My Pinkomyrmex queen:

 

 

I think you're right Void, the resemblance is uncanny.

Edited by Nathant2131, April 1 2017 - 3:16 PM.

[Martialis]

After strenuous examination, I've determined that it is Pinkomyrmex kiwicus.