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[Lazarus]

Found a big one. Length is accurate. Sorry for the bad pics, I'm just lousy at ant photography

 

1. Location of collection: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2. Date of collection : 15 September 2018.
3. Habitat of collection: Urban neighborhood sidewalk
4. Length: 16 mm tip of gaster to mandible. (It's a big one!)
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: As far as my eyes can tell she is all black and shiny
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Anything else distinctive: N/A

 

Thought it might be one of the larger local Camponotus species as per AntWeb site but when I go down that list all the larger camponotus have features I don't quite see those features on this ant.

 

Pics:

Album: Big One Ottawa 15 Sep 2018

5 images

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[rbarreto]

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

[Lazarus]

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

For some reason I thought that C. pennsylvanicus. had more prominent hair on gasters so I did not ev n consider them. But looking at images now I think you are correct.
Thanks.

[Ikerrilove]

I saw a huge alate with wings the other day too, found it odd to see her at this time of year but didn't see any others so maybe a outcast?

[WeatherAnt]

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

 

Yes.

[noebl1]

Has there been a drought or other unusual conditions in the area?  Just curious as Camponotus are known to have Fall queen ejections if there are problems supporting the colony.

[rbarreto]

Nope just some 28°C days