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Watertown NY, 5/26/2018

Started By rellimailuj , May 26 2018 4:15 PM

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#1 Offline rellimailuj - Posted May 26 2018 - 4:15 PM

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Caught these guys (or rather hopefully girls) this evening between five and seven. They measure about 1.5 cm from head to base, with an excess of striation on their last segments that vary between black and gray. Two of the alates have wings while the others have wings scars on their midsections. The midsections have a vague red tint. I can post more detailed information in a bit if needed, but as of right now I haven't got the time to go into much more detail. Help is super appreciated, have I got any possible founders for colonies?

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#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted May 26 2018 - 4:54 PM

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You've included necessary information, although it's typically advised to stick to the identification thread template as a formality.

I would suggest Camponotus pennsylvanicus, but the red hues on the queens' thoraxes and lines on their gasters are a little concerning. Camponotus herculeanus is an option, but the only way we'll really be able to narrow it down is with better photographs.