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#1 Offline boredlilgoblin - Posted August 18 2018 - 12:32 PM

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Not a clue whereto looking for info on this one

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Chandler
2. Date of collection: 8/17/2018
3. Habitat of collection: park (grass/ gravel areas
4. Length (from head to gaster):8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: blackish
6. Distinguishing characteristics: large rounded gaster,
7. Distinguishing behavior: calm
8. Nest description: 

9. Nuptial flight time and date:

 

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 18 2018 - 7:59 PM

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Solenopsis xyloni


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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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#3 Offline Gabraime - Posted August 18 2018 - 9:15 PM

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Crematogaster species

Edited by Gabraime, August 18 2018 - 9:15 PM.


#4 Offline gcsnelling - Posted August 19 2018 - 4:09 AM

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I agree with Bats. This appears to be the dark form of S. xyloni. However the image is too poor to be sure.


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#5 Offline boredlilgoblin - Posted August 19 2018 - 2:11 PM

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Thanks! Unfortunately i don't think this one mated and was kicked out of the nest. :(






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