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Solenopsis in Colorado? 17 July 2017

Started By wolfwhowanders , Jul 17 2017 4:41 PM
queen id identification help

Best Answer Bracchymyrmex , July 17 2017 - 4:45 PM

I agree with your ID, appears to be S. molesta

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#1 Offline wolfwhowanders - Posted July 17 2017 - 4:41 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Grand Junction, CO
2. Date of collection: 16 July 2017
3. Habitat of collection: High Desert near running water
4. Length (from head to gaster): Approx. 5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Yellow/red
6. Distinguishing characteristics: None
7. Distinguishing behavior: Hanging around a light at night.
8. Nest description: None seen

 

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Current Colonies:

Tetramorium immigrans (Founding with 20-30 workers)

Current Queens:

#2 Offline Bracchymyrmex - Posted July 17 2017 - 4:45 PM   Best Answer

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I agree with your ID, appears to be S. molesta


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#3 Offline wolfwhowanders - Posted July 17 2017 - 4:48 PM

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Outstanding.  Thank you!


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Current Colonies:

Tetramorium immigrans (Founding with 20-30 workers)

Current Queens:

#4 Offline gcsnelling - Posted July 17 2017 - 5:14 PM

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And the pictures went where??


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