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Ant queens from Arizona

Started By Warchild , Jul 14 2018 3:18 PM

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#1 Offline Warchild - Posted July 14 2018 - 3:18 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Sierra vista, Arizona
2. Date of collection: June 10 - June 20
3. Habitat of collection: A grassy area in an apartment complex.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10mm (estimate from images)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Thorax and head orange, gaster black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Fully claustral
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:

9. Nuptial flight time and date:

http://www.formicult...00-ant-queen-2/

http://www.formicult...3901-ant-queen/


Sorry this was so limited in info. I caught these and then went on vacation. the only things I have are images from my Dad.

Edited by Warchild, July 14 2018 - 10:14 PM.

#2 Offline Zeiss - Posted July 14 2018 - 3:35 PM

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The images are way too small to be able to see anything and the link doesn't lead to anywhere.  I'd try to re-upload them to the forum's gallery.


#3 Offline Warchild - Posted July 14 2018 - 3:40 PM

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The images are way too small to be able to see anything and the link doesn't lead to anywhere.  I'd try to re-upload them to the forum's gallery.

Sorry. Still trying to figure out the image system. No idea why they are upside down. Should work now.


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#4 Offline Zeiss - Posted July 14 2018 - 5:24 PM

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I'm thinking it may be a type of Myrmecocystus sp., but it's a bit hard to tell from these images.  Do you think it possible to get some in better lighting?  If using a phone's camera, try focusing about 4 inches away and do not zoom in.


#5 Offline Warchild - Posted July 14 2018 - 10:13 PM

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I'm thinking it may be a type of Myrmecocystus sp., but it's a bit hard to tell from these images. Do you think it possible to get some in better lighting? If using a phone's camera, try focusing about 4 inches away and do not zoom in.

I’m returning home today, so will do.

#6 Offline Warchild - Posted July 17 2018 - 6:49 PM

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#7 Offline Zeiss - Posted July 20 2018 - 7:32 PM

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Ah, alright.  Now I can tell it's not Myrmecocystus.  This appears to be some sort of Formica species.  


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#8 Offline Zxirl - Posted July 20 2018 - 9:51 PM

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Looks like Formica sp. There are quite a few species with that coloration pattern. It looks like you are fairly close to having some workers, so I suggest adding more photos when they arrive as it can help with identifying the exact species of Formica ^_^


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