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Ant id

Started By Jonstep85 , Jun 7 2017 6:41 PM

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#1 Offline Jonstep85 - Posted June 7 2017 - 6:41 PM

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I found two of these ants in a vacant lot in town close to my house. They were around 20 feet from each other. They were both still digging their burrows and only dug to about 1 inch down.

1. Location of collection: Amarillo TX
2. Date of collection: 6-6-17
3. Habitat of collection: Mowed grass field in town
4. Length (from head to gaster):5mm ish
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: head and thorax red, gaster brownish possibly black with yellowish rings around it

Edited by Jonstep85, June 7 2017 - 7:18 PM.

#2 Offline Jonstep85 - Posted June 7 2017 - 7:08 PM

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Edited by Jonstep85, June 7 2017 - 7:14 PM.

#3 Offline Jonstep85 - Posted June 7 2017 - 7:17 PM

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#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 7 2017 - 8:06 PM

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Forelius sp.

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If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

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