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Posted June 19 2018 - 6:39 AM
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1. Woods by a creek, on top of a log.
2. 6-19-18
3. Dense woods.
4. 7-8mm
5. Red/Amber color.
6. Pretty large separation between gaster and thorax.
7. N/A
8. Rotted log. Was found really close to a huge established colony of the same genus. Wondering if she had time to mate...
9. N/A
10 . Only had good side pictures. Hopefully that will be enough to ID ><
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Posted June 19 2018 - 7:20 AM
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Posted June 19 2018 - 10:26 AM
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Nah, looks like one of the claustral Aphaenogaster. Too far away to get a good ID on it, though.
A. tennesseensis queens are around 5mm and a bit shinier. To be sure, if you look under the wings, you would be able to see some wickedly large propodeal spines.
If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.
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Posted June 19 2018 - 10:41 AM
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Nah, looks like one of the claustral Aphaenogaster. Too far away to get a good ID on it, though.
A. tennesseensis queens are around 5mm and a bit shinier. To be sure, if you look under the wings, you would be able to see some wickedly large propodeal spines.
A. tennesseensis queens here are nearly double that size.
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Posted June 19 2018 - 1:43 PM
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Nah, looks like one of the claustral Aphaenogaster. Too far away to get a good ID on it, though.
A. tennesseensis queens are around 5mm and a bit shinier. To be sure, if you look under the wings, you would be able to see some wickedly large propodeal spines.A. tennesseensis queens here are nearly double that size.
Aphaenogaster tennesseensis queens are barely larger than workers. Queens in the 8mm range are something else.
If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.
Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.
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Black lives still matter.
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Posted June 19 2018 - 2:24 PM
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Nah, looks like one of the claustral Aphaenogaster. Too far away to get a good ID on it, though.
A. tennesseensis queens are around 5mm and a bit shinier. To be sure, if you look under the wings, you would be able to see some wickedly large propodeal spines.A. tennesseensis queens here are nearly double that size.
Aphaenogaster tennesseensis queens are barely larger than workers. Queens in the 8mm range are something else.
I'm not sure what mine is then. I have pictures. Dark red with an orange gaster and huge propodeal spines. After measuring, I would say about 7 mm
Edited by AntsAreUs, June 19 2018 - 2:38 PM.
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