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May have finally found a queen (dealate).


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#1 Offline ace2184 - Posted July 13 2017 - 12:46 PM

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Hey everyone. Was walking around at work this morning and happened across a queen walking around, wings still on. I had her walk on to a piece of cardboard while I went to my car and grabbed a test tube. Pretty exciting, been looking off and on over the last couple months, it may be a drone, though feeling confident it's a queen. Then later today I found another walking upstairs to my office. Unfortunately I don't have a second test tube so I may let her go. When I get a chance I'll submit a proper ID post.


Queen? https://imgur.com/gallery/JeGf0

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#2 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted July 13 2017 - 12:48 PM

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That's a queen! Tetramorium from the looks of it, but a proper ID request with more info would be ideal. Just remember to follow the template, then you can get a more accurate ID.


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#3 Offline ace2184 - Posted July 13 2017 - 12:52 PM

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That's a queen! Tetramorium from the looks of it, but a proper ID request with more info would be ideal. Just remember to follow the template, then you can get a more accurate ID.


Well that's exciting. When I clock out I plan on submitting an actual ID request with the template. Unfortunately I only have one test tube, wondering if I should let the second one go.




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