Noticed my cats following something around and it was this!! Is this a trap jaw ant??? I didn't think we had them in Florida. This thing is scary looking..
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Ahhhh! This was IN my house Tampa, Fl 5/30/2018. Is it a queen??
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JustinC621
, May 30 2018 7:33 PM
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Posted May 30 2018 - 7:53 PM
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Yes that's a trap jaw queen, but I can't tell you which species specifically. Nice find!
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Posted May 30 2018 - 7:59 PM
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Yes that's a trap jaw queen, but I can't tell you which species specifically. Nice find!
Thanks! Can't wait to see if she starts laying eggs!
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Posted May 30 2018 - 9:39 PM
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They are semi-claustral for your information by the way.
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Posted May 30 2018 - 10:30 PM
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They are semi-claustral for your information by the way.
Good to know! Thanks!
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Posted May 31 2018 - 4:25 AM
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Odontomachus sp. queen.
They have a very painful sting, so be careful!
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Posted May 31 2018 - 9:54 PM
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Odontomachus sp. queen.
They have a very painful sting, so be careful!
I can only imagine! I did my very best not getting anywhere close to her when I captured her. Thank goodness I got the long tubes! lol
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