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[Jonstep85]

I found 3 ants this afternoon while queen hunting. All three were dug out and were alone. The second and third I believe are the same. The first 2 pictures (same ant) belong to the first description. The last four pictures are the two other ants with two pictures each.
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Amarillo, TX
2. Date of collection: 6-21-2017
3. Habitat of collection: In town vacant mowed lot
4. Length (from head to gaster): 11mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: black or brown overall, gaster is iridescent when lit with bright light





1. Location (on a map) of collection: Amarillo, TX
2. Date of collection: 6-21-2017
3. Habitat of collection: In town vacant mowed lot
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Head and thorax dark red, gaster is black

Edited by Jonstep85, June 22 2017 - 10:32 AM.

[Jonathan21700]

1. Lasius sp. 2. Crematogaster sp.

[FeedTheAnts]

Although I probably don't know as much about identification, I would say the first one is Tapinoma sessile. I have seen A LOT of these queens and the first thing that always comes to mind is how much there gasters shine in the sun so strangly. I do agree on the second one being Crematogaster though, good catch.

Edited by TennesseeAnts, June 24 2017 - 1:29 PM.

[Nathant2131]

Although I probably don't know as much about identification, I would say the first one is Tapinoma sessile. I have seen A LOT of these queens and the first thing that always comes to mind is how much there gasters shine in the sun so strangly. I do agree on the second one being Crematogaster though, good catch.

The first queen is too big for T. sessile.

[MegaMyrmex]

First ones lasius, while other 2 are definitely crematogaster.