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ID request Summerville, South Carolina

Started By spytim , May 22 2017 11:40 AM
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#1 Offline spytim - Posted May 22 2017 - 11:40 AM

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Location of collection: Summerville, South Carolina, United States
Today's date: 5/22/2017

Habitat of collection: on small wooden bridge over a creek in a wooded park
Length: 6mm
Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Reddish-Orange head, dark black gaster, a little bit shiny
Distinguishing characteristics: Square head, small mandibles 
Best pictures could get, sorry :( 

Honestly i don't know if it is a queen or worker...

https://gyazo.com/59...1fac5f0c1d5bf22

https://gyazo.com/96...de3a4437bb4bdea

https://gyazo.com/4c...fc41c7867ab5d8d

https://gyazo.com/93...f26a5b2897a0e3e

 


#2 Offline Martialis - Posted May 22 2017 - 11:42 AM

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Colobopsis impressa worker, I believe. Such cool ants. :)


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#3 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted May 22 2017 - 11:49 AM

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Oh yes, that very much looks like Colobopsis sp. It is a worker either way.

 

Nice angles on the pcitures.


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