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Central North Carolina

Started By Jacob11 , Apr 6 2017 4:23 PM

Best Answer Runner12 , April 6 2017 - 4:25 PM

Looks like Camponotus subbarbatus Go to the full post

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#1 Offline Jacob11 - Posted April 6 2017 - 4:23 PM

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Hey there, I'm new here. Found (what I believe) is a wingless queen who was wandering about in a rainstorm.

I'm located in central North Carolina.
I caught her yesterday 4-5-17

She was wandering in a wooded area during a rainstorm.

She is roughly 1/4" long.

She is mostly black/dark brown, with pronounced yellowish stripes along her gaster.

She stays very still, though can move quickly, as seen when I found her.

Edited by Jacob11, April 6 2017 - 4:25 PM.

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#2 Offline Runner12 - Posted April 6 2017 - 4:25 PM Best Answer

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Looks like Camponotus subbarbatus

#3 Offline Cindy - Posted April 6 2017 - 6:18 PM

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LocationRandolph, MA

I agree w/ Runner12. Especially if the stripes on the gaster are dark purple/yellow as it is their defining feature. They are known to be flying in NC.