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Ant Queen ID May 24, 2018 Maryland

Started By InvertPalace , May 24 2018 12:33 PM

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#1 Offline InvertPalace - Posted May 24 2018 - 12:33 PM

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I found an ant queen a week ago and I'm having trouble IDing it.Preview attachment IMG_20180524_160046.jpg


Edited by InvertPalace, May 24 2018 - 12:35 PM.

#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted May 24 2018 - 1:05 PM

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You need to upload your pictures. We don't have access to images in your email account.


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#3 Offline Mortamir - Posted May 24 2018 - 1:10 PM

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And use this format.

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#4 Offline InvertPalace - Posted May 25 2018 - 6:59 PM

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Sorry about that, first time posting. I will try to fix my mistakes now.

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Ellicott City, Maryland

2. Date of collection: May 18, 2018
3. Habitat of collection: On my doorstep.

4. Length (from head to gaster):3/4 of an inch

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: All black with an inflated gaster, still has wings on.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: none
7. Distinguishing behavior: none
8. Nest description: Only about 4 eggs.

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Don't know


#5 Offline InvertPalace - Posted May 25 2018 - 7:05 PM

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Also, here is your picture:

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#6 Offline rbarreto - Posted May 25 2018 - 10:55 PM

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That picture is pretty useless but I'm going to say Camponotus pennsylvanicus based or your location and description.


Edited by rbarreto, May 26 2018 - 8:09 AM.

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#7 Offline InvertPalace - Posted May 26 2018 - 1:20 PM

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Thanks for your guess! But, I do not think it is a Camponotus Pennsylvanicus because mine has a head that is a little bit smaller than its abdomen, and it looks like the Camponotus Pennsylvanicus has a head that is bigger than its abdomen. I will upload a better picture soon.


#8 Offline InvertPalace - Posted May 26 2018 - 2:26 PM

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Here are some better pictures, I hope these are good enough because my queen is gets a little ticked off when I take photos of her. Think my queen is a Tetramorium.

Better Pictures Of My Ant Queen
 
Better Pictures Of My Ant Queen

Edited by InvertPalace, May 26 2018 - 2:27 PM.

#9 Offline AntsMaryland - Posted May 26 2018 - 2:36 PM

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I'm also from Maryland. Nice to see another Maryland-er ant keeper :D

 

I don't think anyone can make a real guess unless we get better photos.

 

But good luck on anting this season!


Aphaenogaster cf. rudis 

Tetramorium immigrans 

Tapinoma sessile

Formica subsericea

Pheidole sp.

Camponotus nearcticus

#10 Offline rbarreto - Posted May 26 2018 - 4:34 PM

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3/4inches=19.05mm. Only ant I know that gets that big is Camponotus. The only all black Camponotus in Maryland is C. pennsylvanicus.

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#11 Offline InvertPalace - Posted May 27 2018 - 5:53 AM

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3/4inches=19.05mm. Only ant I know that gets that big is Camponotus. The only all black Camponotus in Maryland is C. pennsylvanicus.

Sorry, that's a typo. Its 1/8 of an inch.


Edited by InvertPalace, May 27 2018 - 7:24 AM.

#12 Offline Kevin - Posted May 27 2018 - 6:09 AM

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The provided pictures are insufficient for a proper identification. Next time, please use a clear test tube if you can. For now, you could try and take a clear picture from the opening of the tube.


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#13 Offline VoidElecent - Posted May 27 2018 - 9:02 AM

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1/8 of an inch and 3/4 of an inch are very different. I would suggest Nylanderia sp., but we definitely need better pictures.


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