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Gokceada, Turkey - June 18, 2017


Best Answer Jonathan21700 , June 18 2017 - 11:24 AM

Cataglyphis probably C. nodus. Nice find!

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#1 Offline buzzvertising - Posted June 18 2017 - 4:02 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Gokceada, Turkey https://goo.gl/maps/kmXED5D4mYD2
2. Date of collection: June 12,2017
3. Habitat of collection: sandy beach
4. Length (from head to gaster): 12-14mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Dark brown abdomen, brown rest of the body
6. Distinguishing characteristics:  - 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Runs on hot sand with up tilted abdomen.
8. Nest description: - 
 
Hi all ant enthusiasts,
I need your  help to ID this queen, can you?
I have six of them, three already layed eggs but three didn't. Suppose they do not like the test tube environment as they keep digging the cotton.
 
 
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#2 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted June 18 2017 - 11:24 AM   Best Answer

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Cataglyphis probably C. nodus. Nice find!


Edited by Jonathan21700, June 18 2017 - 11:25 AM.

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#3 Offline buzzvertising - Posted June 20 2017 - 12:12 AM

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Thank you so much for your answer. I wouldn't be able to find it myself.
Best Regards,
Mircea


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#4 Offline VoidElecent - Posted June 20 2017 - 11:02 AM

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