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(Camponotus) queen from central Europe on July 30th 2019

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Best Answer AntsBC , August 3 2019 - 8:07 AM

I would more comfortably align her with Camponotus ligniperda

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#1 Offline Quizzie - Posted August 1 2019 - 11:18 AM

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Could someone, please, identify her? I'm guessing Camponotus herculeanus.
 
Location of collection: Czech Republic - northern mountains (around 1000 meters a.s.l.)
Date of collection: July 30th 2019 (hot and rainy day)
Habitat of collection: forest clearing
Length: 15-16 mm

Coloration, texture: black with black/brownish underside

 

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#2 Offline AntsBC - Posted August 3 2019 - 8:07 AM   Best Answer

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I would more comfortably align her with Camponotus ligniperda


Edited by AntsBC, August 3 2019 - 9:11 AM.

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#3 Offline Quizzie - Posted August 3 2019 - 9:27 PM

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Alright, thanks


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