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Queen ID - Colorado Springs, CO


Best Answer Enderz , June 15 2018 - 1:24 PM

Most likely Formica sp., but Formica cf. pallidefulva.

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#1 Offline Jake - Posted June 15 2018 - 8:02 AM

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Hey everyone,

Its been a long time since I have been here! Hope everyone is doing well, I found this girl in my apartment this morning and I was curious the ID. It appears to be a Camponotus(sp?)

 

Any one might have a better clarification?

 

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Thanks guys!



#2 Offline Waganga - Posted June 15 2018 - 8:06 AM

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She looks kinda short/compact to be Camponotus..? Asuming that paper is college ruled, that would put her at 5-6mm, which also seems too short for Camponotus. Do you have a length in mm? Also, could you describe her coloration a bit? (How the coloration is picked up in pictures doesn't easily reflect what her colors actually are.)



#3 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted June 15 2018 - 8:15 AM

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Measurements in mm would be awesome. It definitely isn't Camponotus, looks like Formica.


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#4 Offline Jake - Posted June 15 2018 - 8:36 AM

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Hi guys,

Hope this helps!
 

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Thanks Guys,

It looks pretty dark, almost brown to black


This ant appears to measure about 11mm



#5 Offline Enderz - Posted June 15 2018 - 1:24 PM   Best Answer

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Most likely Formica sp., but Formica cf. pallidefulva.


Edited by EnderzATwar411, June 15 2018 - 1:30 PM.

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#6 Offline Jake - Posted June 18 2018 - 3:48 PM

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And the egg laying begins...


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#7 Offline AntsBC - Posted June 19 2018 - 3:05 PM

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Definitely Formica. 


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