1. 2 of these were caught in central Florida, one was caught farther north while visiting.
2. Today's date: 7/29/17
Queen ant #1
Location of Collection: Central Florida
Date of collection: About a month and a half ago (June 15th).
Habitat of collection: Backyard pool, near a garden and several bushes.
Length: Seriously small; 4-6mm
Coloration: Brown, with some clear stripes on gaster.
Distinguishing characteristics: Very small with stripes on gaster. The gaster is very long compared to other queens.
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Queen ant #2
Location of Collection: Central Florida
Date of collection: About a month and a half ago (June 18th)
Habitat of collection: Backyard pool, near a garden and several bushes.
Length: Around 6-8mm
Coloration: Black Throughout with some stripes on gaster. Tips of legs appear yellowish.
Distinguishing characteristics: Relatively reclusive the month I've had this colony, they grew very fast and are now growing quite slow.
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Queen ant #3
Location of Collection: North Florida
Date of Collection: July 27
Habitat of Collection: Underneath a moss covered root (see picture)
Length: Around 6-8mm
Coloration: Black Throughout with some lighter brown on underside.
Distinguishing characteristics: Bulky in appearance
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