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What species are these queens ?

Started By SH.17 , Jun 5 2017 8:54 AM

Best Answer Batspiderfish , June 5 2017 - 9:39 AM

These are Camponotus sp. workers. Check for the two pairs of wing scars on the thorax, like this:

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#1 Offline SH.17 - Posted June 5 2017 - 8:54 AM

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About two weeks ago was nuptial flight and I caught these queens yesterday (not sure if they are queens) . They are about the size of the index finger nail , I found them in my yard and I've never seen ants like these in are neighborhood they are all smaller and we only have red ants and black ants here (found them near the black ant nest ) . I live in Iran in a very dry area but are yard is pretty green with rose bushes and a Acacia tree . I was hoping anyone would help me out with species and hopefully say they are queens.

#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 5 2017 - 9:39 AM Best Answer

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These are Camponotus sp. workers. Check for the two pairs of wing scars on the thorax, like this:

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