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Not a Queen, but can I Still get helo in an ID

Started By KooYon , Jun 25 2018 7:15 AM

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#1 Offline KooYon - Posted June 25 2018 - 7:15 AM

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Found in Eagle Pass, Texas, USA on 6/25/2018

I know she's not a queen, but hoping to still get help on an ID. I have only seen these in one specific area around my city (so far). Its a chaparral type area, mostly dirt, small pebbles, and some tall grasses. Would like to find out the species so i can find what the queen looks like for future hunts in the area.

Not a Queen, but can i still get help on an ID? Thanks.

Currently Keeping:

Pogonomyrmex Barbatus 4 queens each with eggs

Pogonomyrmex Rugosus 1 queen with eggs

Camponotus Festinatus 1 queen with eggs

Myrmecocystus Placodops or Mendax 1 queen with eggs

Atta Texana 8 queens with fungus

#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted June 25 2018 - 7:34 AM

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You will need much better photos for an ID.

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#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 25 2018 - 7:45 AM

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and a measurement...

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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#4 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted June 25 2018 - 7:47 AM

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#5 Offline KooYon - Posted June 25 2018 - 7:59 AM

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Sorry all I had with me was my phone and a test tube. Every time i see them in this one particular location, its no more than 3-4 workers. I didn't want to take her away, thinking she belongs to a very small colony. Oh well, I'll keep searching.

Currently Keeping:

Pogonomyrmex Barbatus 4 queens each with eggs

Pogonomyrmex Rugosus 1 queen with eggs

Camponotus Festinatus 1 queen with eggs

Myrmecocystus Placodops or Mendax 1 queen with eggs

Atta Texana 8 queens with fungus

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