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Queen ID 2 - Glamis, California, USA (9/29/2017) (Camponotus sayi)


Best Answer gcsnelling , September 30 2017 - 3:20 PM

Camponotus sayi

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#1 Offline miwu - Posted September 29 2017 - 12:53 AM

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Another one from last month that I haven't posted. Thanks!
 
1. Location of collection: Glamis, California
2. Date of collection: 8/22/2017
3. Habitat of collection: Desert with shrubs
4. Length (from head to gaster): 11mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Red head and thorax, black gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Flew to a blacklight setup and was the only one of the species that showed up. No egg laying or anything so far (after a month).
8. Nest description: N/A
 
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Edited by miwu, August 4 2019 - 2:18 PM.

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#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted September 29 2017 - 8:31 AM

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Looks like some sort of Camponotus, maybe C. disoclor.



#3 Offline rdurham02 - Posted September 30 2017 - 6:01 AM

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Great pictures dude!



#4 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 30 2017 - 9:19 AM

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It does look like a Camponotus. I've never seen Camponotus that color in the desert before.



#5 Offline VoidElecent - Posted September 30 2017 - 9:42 AM

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It does look like a Camponotus. I've never seen Camponotus that color in the desert before.

 

Yeah, it's weird lookin'. It's head and eyes are peculiarly shaped too; I was thinking some sort of Colobopsis, but Camponotus does seem more accurate.



#6 Offline gcsnelling - Posted September 30 2017 - 3:20 PM   Best Answer

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Camponotus sayi



#7 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 30 2017 - 4:26 PM

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Camponotus sayi

 

Wow that's one I haven't found yet. I thought it looked like that species more than any other Camponotus, but didn't think it could be since I don't see a single record on Antweb from the desert.

 

Edit: After looking at all the records, I do see some from the desert. I shouldn't have only checked the map.

 

Its eyes remind me of Pogonomyrmex magnacanthus too.


Edited by dspdrew, September 30 2017 - 4:31 PM.


#8 Offline soulsynapse - Posted September 30 2017 - 5:06 PM

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Fantastic photos and very nice find


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#9 Offline nurbs - Posted September 30 2017 - 7:43 PM

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It does look like a Camponotus. I've never seen Camponotus that color in the desert before.

 

Yeah, neither have I. Interesting find. She looks parasitic, but don't think there are any Camponotus here that are?


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Unidentified Myrmecocystus

https://www.formicul...ls-near-desert/

 

Undescribed "Modoc"

https://www.formicul...mp-ca-5-4-2017/

 

Camponotus or Colobopsis yogi:

https://www.formicul...a-ca-1-28-2018/

 
Camponotus us-ca02
https://www.formicul...onotus-us-ca02/

 

Unidentified Formica

https://www.formicul...l-ca-6-27-2020/

 
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https://www.formicul...m-and-outworld/
 
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#10 Offline nurbs - Posted September 30 2017 - 7:52 PM

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Looks like C. sayi is another species we need to look for next season!


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Unidentified Myrmecocystus

https://www.formicul...ls-near-desert/

 

Undescribed "Modoc"

https://www.formicul...mp-ca-5-4-2017/

 

Camponotus or Colobopsis yogi:

https://www.formicul...a-ca-1-28-2018/

 
Camponotus us-ca02
https://www.formicul...onotus-us-ca02/

 

Unidentified Formica

https://www.formicul...l-ca-6-27-2020/

 
Pencil Case and Test Tube Formicariums
https://www.formicul...m-and-outworld/
 
Bloodworm Soup
https://www.formicul...bloodworm-soup/


#11 Offline miwu - Posted October 13 2017 - 3:54 PM

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It does look like a Camponotus. I've never seen Camponotus that color in the desert before.

Yeah, neither have I. Interesting find. She looks parasitic, but don't think there are any Camponotus here that are?
What makes a queen look parasitic?

And thanks for the ID everyone!

Edited by miwu, October 13 2017 - 3:55 PM.





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