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[Giganimbobo]

I found these two ants a couple of days ago in a rural area near sand, a day after it rained. I am not sure that these are even queen ants, as this is my first year in the ant hobby. 

The first photo is of the first ant, about 8mm, and seems to be very calm despite all the movement she's had in the past couple of days. 

The next two photos is of the other ant, which is about 1cm and moves around a lot compared to the other one. Any help would be appreciated IDing these ants, Thank You! 

 

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[Runner12]

Solenopsis invicta, aka fire ant queen

[Kwitzats]

I concur i caught one today in fact. I really stink at photos of ants as i do not have capable equipment, but try to get a side view so you can see the petioles and a close face view for identification. I'm lucky if i can get a picture at all, most of the time tho.