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Small golden colored queen with wings

Started By Derek451 , Jun 22 2018 10:24 PM
small golden yellow wings queen

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#1 Offline Derek451 - Posted June 22 2018 - 10:24 PM

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Hello all,

I just caught a queen that still has its wings. It is relatively small and is golden yellow. I am in the California Bay Area. Does anyone know what species this is?

The Photos linked have a ruler in centimeters.

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https://imgur.com/a/gn9NmNx

(There are 2 pictures in this link, scroll down to see the next one)

Edited by Derek451, June 22 2018 - 10:26 PM.

#2 Offline ZllGGY - Posted June 23 2018 - 4:32 AM

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Maybe some sort of solenopsis species? Can't really make out with the one picture I was able to see. Couldn't see the other one for whatever reason


Colonies:

 

Founding:

Camponotus cf. Modoc

Camponotus cf. Herculeanus

 

Dream Ants:

 

Stenamma Diecki

Solenopsis Molesta

Manica Invidia

Camponotus Herculeanus

Lasius Latipes

Dorymyrmex Pyramicus

Tapinoma Sessile

#3 Offline Derek451 - Posted June 23 2018 - 8:42 AM

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Another photo:

 

https://imgur.com/a/yL9MnXZ

 

I may set her free. She has not laid any eggs overnight nore does she look like she will. She just stayed in the same position.

 

Do you think this is a good idea?


Edited by Derek451, June 23 2018 - 8:47 AM.

#4 Offline Will230145 - Posted June 23 2018 - 9:37 AM

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I’m guessing some sort of solenopsis, do NOT set her free, queens can take weeks to lay eggs. Even if they have wings!

#5 Offline Jadeninja9 - Posted June 23 2018 - 9:58 AM

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There are three species of Solenopsis in the Bay Area. S. tennesseensis, S. molesta, and S. xyloni. Because of the coloration, I'd say this queen most closely resembles S. molesta. Also, Solenopsis molesta did fly last night as someone else in San Jose caught a queen, so I'm pretty sure it's Solenopsis molesta.


#6 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted June 23 2018 - 11:22 AM

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Solenopsis molesta most likely. They are flying right now and it is quite possible you caught one that hasn't mated yet.

 

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