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Morristown, TN 07/09/2018 (Crematogaster?)

Started By Dotdispenser , Jul 9 2018 10:42 AM

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#1 Offline Dotdispenser - Posted July 9 2018 - 10:42 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Morristown, TN
2. Date of collection: 07/09/2018
3. Habitat of collection: Backyard—grassy area
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6-7 millimeters
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Orange head and thorax, yellow gaster, shiny
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Heart-shaped gaster, very crematogaster like
7. Distinguishing behavior: Slow and shy like most crematogaster queens
8. Nest description: Dirt and single-tunneled
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Within past week or two





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Nurturer of:

• 1 Camponotus castaneus

• 1 Camponotus subbarbatus

• 1 Formica incerta

• 1 Formica subsericea

• 1 Crematogaster cf. ashmeadi

• 1 Crematogaster missouriensis

#2 Offline CNewton - Posted July 9 2018 - 11:43 AM

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Following. I haven't seen a queen so brightly colored, unless it's just my monitor. Gorgeous queen, take good care of her!


#3 Offline rbarreto - Posted July 9 2018 - 11:49 AM

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Looks like Crematogaster missouriensis. Talk about a beautiful queen. I am filled with jealousy.


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#4 Offline Dotdispenser - Posted July 9 2018 - 11:56 AM

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The second I saw her, she was my pride and joy in terms of ants lol. Love her. Thanks y’all! Crematogaster missouriensis seems 100% accurate

Nurturer of:

• 1 Camponotus castaneus

• 1 Camponotus subbarbatus

• 1 Formica incerta

• 1 Formica subsericea

• 1 Crematogaster cf. ashmeadi

• 1 Crematogaster missouriensis

#5 Offline rbarreto - Posted July 9 2018 - 12:00 PM

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I'm pretty sure that is it but check out Crematogaster minutissima as well.


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