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Started By LIFEsize , Mar 8 2018 2:47 PM
ant tapinoma camponotus formica tetramorium

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#1 Offline LIFEsize - Posted March 8 2018 - 2:47 PM

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Never quite found out what kind of ant this is, but I'll do my best to describe and display.
 
Location (on a map) of collection: Found in Missouri, USA.
Date of collection: 9/15/17
Habitat of collection: Near Dead Tree probably not mated
Length (from head to gaster): 1-1.1cm
Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black or Dark Brown
Distinguishing characteristics: very smooth round gaster with maybe 1 visible node connecting, elbow shape antenna
Distinguishing behavior: Can be aggressive when threatened, possibly stinging species by the way it curls gaster when provoked, loves sweet things
Nest description: Found same species located in a Dead Tree
Nuptial Flight: Not Sure collected date above
 
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#2 Offline ZllGGY - Posted March 8 2018 - 2:51 PM

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Never quite found out what kind of ant this is, but I'll do my best to describe and display.
 
Location (on a map) of collection: Found in Missouri, USA.
Date of collection: 9/15/17
Habitat of collection: Near Dead Tree probably not mated
Length (from head to gaster): 1-1.1cm
Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black or Dark Brown
Distinguishing characteristics: very smooth round gaster with maybe 1 visible node connecting, elbow shape antenna
Distinguishing behavior: Can be aggressive when threatened, possibly stinging species by the way it curls gaster when provoked, loves sweet things
Nest description: Found same species located in a Dead Tree
Nuptial Flight: Not Sure collected date above
 
 

 

 

Formica Sp. maybe or a small Camponotus  queen?


Colonies:

 

Founding:

Camponotus cf. Modoc

Camponotus cf. Herculeanus

 

Dream Ants:

 

Stenamma Diecki

Solenopsis Molesta

Manica Invidia

Camponotus Herculeanus

Lasius Latipes

Dorymyrmex Pyramicus

Tapinoma Sessile

#3 Offline LIFEsize - Posted March 8 2018 - 3:10 PM

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I'm thinking the small Camponotus guess is correct based on photo comparison. The only Camponotus Queens I've been able to identify are twice the size of this one. I had about 6 alates of this species that are all the same size, most of which didn't make it through the winter. Is it normal to see Camponotus that are about 1cm or have they not fully developed?


#4 Offline ZllGGY - Posted March 8 2018 - 3:22 PM

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I'm thinking the small Camponotus guess is correct based on photo comparison. The only Camponotus Queens I've been able to identify are twice the size of this one. I had about 6 alates of this species that are all the same size, most of which didn't make it through the winter. Is it normal to see Camponotus that are about 1cm or have they not fully developed?

i believe camponotus range any where from 1cm to almost 2cm with some of the large species, so it being normal yes probably. if it is a camponotus queen I'm leaning towards C. Pennsylvanicus  or C. Neararticusbut i could be completely wrong with my ID as I'm new to identifying ants so hopefully someone whos a little better can come by and completely help you


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Colonies:

 

Founding:

Camponotus cf. Modoc

Camponotus cf. Herculeanus

 

Dream Ants:

 

Stenamma Diecki

Solenopsis Molesta

Manica Invidia

Camponotus Herculeanus

Lasius Latipes

Dorymyrmex Pyramicus

Tapinoma Sessile

#5 Offline LC3 - Posted March 8 2018 - 3:56 PM

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This is most likely C. nearcticus or C. caryae. 


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#6 Offline VoidElecent - Posted March 8 2018 - 4:17 PM

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This is most likely C. nearcticus or C. caryae. 

 

I notice a hint of red in the last picture. This is most likely C. nearcticus. 


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#7 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted March 8 2018 - 4:18 PM

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This is most likely C. nearcticus or C. caryae. 

Agreed, it looks just like a C. caryae queen I once had.


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#8 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted March 8 2018 - 7:27 PM

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Camponotus caryae.

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#9 Offline ZllGGY - Posted March 9 2018 - 6:52 AM

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i was so close :( lol


Colonies:

 

Founding:

Camponotus cf. Modoc

Camponotus cf. Herculeanus

 

Dream Ants:

 

Stenamma Diecki

Solenopsis Molesta

Manica Invidia

Camponotus Herculeanus

Lasius Latipes

Dorymyrmex Pyramicus

Tapinoma Sessile

#10 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted March 9 2018 - 10:29 AM

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Definitely Camponotus! I'm not sure between caryae & nearcticus, but caryae seems probable (nearcticus has an elongated, sausage shaped gaster)


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