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Queen ID 4 - Atlanta, Georgia - 6/19/18


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#1 Offline KalenH - Posted June 19 2018 - 12:12 PM

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Hello Ant Wizards,

 

The ants in the two links below dominate my driveway. They're essentially slow, extremely fast, large ants. They are smaller than camponotus workers. I have assumed they are formica ants but i'm only making this assumption because I assume formica to have this size and behavior.

https://imgur.com/qS0LUoN

https://imgur.com/m04wJHi

 

The queen I found is in the links below and has a similar color pattern and came from within the colony's territory. My spitball guess is that these workers and this queen are both Formica subsericea. I'm absolutely winging it - so don't let my guess lead your opinion.

 

Thank you for your time,

Kalen

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Sharpsburg, Georgia Zip: 30277
2. Date of collection: 6.19.18
3. Habitat of collection: Southside Atlanta suburbs are carved out of forest.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 12-14 mm https://imgur.com/4MFmGXO

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: matte black with polished black stripes


6. Distinguishing characteristics: I think i see three to four holes in the top of her head. Large eyes. The stripes on her gaster seem to constrict causing a wave like pattern instead of a smooth curve. 

 

7. Distinguishing behavior: NA

 

8. Nest description: NA

 

9. Nuptial flight time and date: NA

[Images of ant]

Top

https://imgur.com/Dp8giVU

Top/Side profile

https://imgur.com/JEq45pJ

 

 

[Images of nest]
 
[Images of habitat]


Solenopsis Invicta x Richtera - Queen, 20 workers. 

Pheidole Bicarinata - Queen, 5 workers.
Formica Palledefulva - Queen with eggs.

Pseudomyrmex Pallidus - Queen, No Eggs.

 


#2 Offline Shifty189 - Posted June 19 2018 - 12:50 PM

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I'll help! :)

 

 

 

 


Edited by Shifty189, June 19 2018 - 12:51 PM.


#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 19 2018 - 1:48 PM

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Formica argentea or Formica subsericea. They might be easier to tell apart by their workers.


Edited by Batspiderfish, June 19 2018 - 1:52 PM.

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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#4 Offline AntsBC - Posted June 19 2018 - 2:43 PM

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Most Likely Formica subsericea.


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Formica pacifica

Formica planipilis (Parasitic sp.)

 

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