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ID request Oregon (Camponous sp.?)


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#1 Offline Trythis22 - Posted August 25 2018 - 4:03 PM

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These pictures are not mine. I believe there's a good chance they are Camponotus vicinus. I would appreciate a second opinion or confirmation! Thanks. 

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Most likely Bend. 
2. Date of collection: May-July most likely, give or take a few months. 
3. Habitat of collection: Subterranean most likely. 
4. Length (from head to gaster): That test tube seems like it has a 16mm mouth. We're looking at 9mm-11mm for the queen. 
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black with red-brown thorax. 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Looks like a Camponotus.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Walks like a Camponotus. 
8. Nest description: No info. 

9. Nuptial flight time and date: No info. 

 

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Edited by Trythis22, August 25 2018 - 4:06 PM.


#2 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted August 25 2018 - 4:09 PM

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Definitely Camponotus. Not sure about the species with those images.


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#3 Offline LC3 - Posted August 26 2018 - 9:20 PM

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Might be a Myrmentoma species. Camponotus nearcticus or Camponotus hyatti maybe?

 

The only other plausible candidate I can think of is C. vicinus. Which may be more likely.


Edited by LC3, August 26 2018 - 9:22 PM.





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