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Zeeland MI - June 3 2017

Started By cfreidsma , Jun 3 2017 1:59 PM
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Best Answer VoidElecent , June 3 2017 - 2:09 PM

This looks like a Camponotus queen, belonging to the Myrmentoma subgenus. Likely Camponotus nearcticus given the relatively poor distribution of C. caryae compared to C. nearcticus in your area.

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#1 Offline cfreidsma - Posted June 3 2017 - 1:59 PM

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. Location of collection: Zeeland Michigan in a mobile home park. Found on the side of a trailer on the metal siding. Maybe two feet from the ground. 

2. Date of collection: June 3, 2017
3. Habitat of collection: Somewhat urban area just above some grass.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 7mm-8mm Smaller/less bulky than the larger black carpenter ants and larger than the Tetramorium pavement ants.

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Looks black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Still has wings.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Somewhat calm. A little faster than the Lasius queen in one of my last postings. It does not cling to things very well, and tends to fall off of vertical or upside down surfaces. 

8. Nest description: NoneHk0VJ3gMb.jpgry70EyhlMb.jpgS14C4yhxG-.jpgS14C4yhxG-.jpgryrCV13lfb.jpgBJ8AEJhez-.jpg


#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:09 PM   Best Answer

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This looks like a Camponotus queen, belonging to the Myrmentoma subgenus. Likely Camponotus nearcticus given the relatively poor distribution of C. caryae compared to C. nearcticus in your area.


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#3 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:23 PM

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I agree with VoidElecent.


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#4 Offline cfreidsma - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:27 PM

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Looks like I hit it lucky with Camponotus today then  :D two queens in one day.

 

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#5 Offline VoidElecent - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:30 PM

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Looks like I hit it lucky with Camponotus today then  :D two queens in one day.

 

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It looks like you did! Camponotus nearcticus has always been one of my dream species to keep, take good care of her! :)


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#6 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:31 PM

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I have a few of these queens; Their brood grow loads faster than the larger Camponotus species.


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#7 Offline cfreidsma - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:43 PM

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Looks like I hit it lucky with Camponotus today then  :D two queens in one day.

 

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It looks like you did! Camponotus nearcticus has always been one of my dream species to keep, take good care of her! :)

 

I will  :) right now I have her in the dark in my closet. Also I am about to go back into production mode with grout nests and outworlds again. 

 

I have a few of these queens; Their brood grow loads faster than the larger Camponotus species.

Smaller ants, higher quantity. Sounds fun. Guess I won't be naming each one  :whistle:


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