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Best Answer Connectimyrmex , May 9 2018 - 3:53 PM

Camponotus pennsylvanicus male alates.

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#1 Offline rellimailuj - Posted May 9 2018 - 3:29 PM

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Hello! I am hoping to start my very first formicarium this summer and I can use all the help I can get! I am excited to get going but as of right now I am trying to ID these ants, which I'm hoping are queens, and furthermore, that they're mated. Any help is greatly appreciated, and I apologize about the poor image quality, I only have access to my phone which is not very good.

 

Location of collection: Keewaydin State Park, found on a hose faucet handle in the morning

 

Length: 12mm

 

Dull black in color on all body but the gaster, which is a shiny black. The wings have a yellowish hue. The antenna appear to only have two segments(?) but that could just be because the segments are very small and this is my first time ever trying to identify an ant this specifically.

 

Distinguishing characteristics: one petiole node, length and orientation of any spines or bumps on the thorax or waist, head shape, eye size, shape of mandibles, number of antennal segments, etc.)

 

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#2 Offline Aquaexploder - Posted May 9 2018 - 3:33 PM

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I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but these are all drones (look like Camponotus, but could also be P. Imparis). You can tell by their skinny gasters, but on a positive note queens are flying in your area!
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#3 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted May 9 2018 - 3:53 PM   Best Answer

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus male alates.


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#4 Offline T.C. - Posted May 9 2018 - 4:18 PM

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus males like Connectimyrmex said


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#5 Offline rellimailuj - Posted May 9 2018 - 4:24 PM

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Thanks everyone for the quick help! I'll let these sweet little fellas go and keep my eyes open!


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