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New Species of Camponotus? Burtchville Township, MI; 07/30/2018


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#1 Offline Ferox_Formicae - Posted July 30 2018 - 6:40 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Burtchville Township, Michigan, United States
2. Date of collection: 07/24/2018
3. Habitat of collection: Large clear plastic covering over a wood pile. Several others were found with her.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Mostly shinny black with her legs and pronotum being rusty reddish-orange. Her legs are more orange than her pronotum. Her antennae are darker than her pronotum.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Head slightly wider than mesosoma with a flat top. More slender than C. novaeboracensis and hairs shorter than C. pennsylvanicus. Single petiole nobe. 12 antennal segments. Mesosoma similar to other Camponotus.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Quickly moving. When spotted, individuals will freeze until threat has passed.
8. Nest description: Nest located somewhere in the wood pile.

9. Nuptial flight time and date:

 

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 30 2018 - 8:55 PM

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Camponotus subbarbatus


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#3 Offline Ferox_Formicae - Posted July 31 2018 - 6:11 AM

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Camponotus subbarbatus

Why don't they have stripes?


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#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 31 2018 - 9:36 AM

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https://imgur.com/a/gNuLhWF

Camponotus subbarbatus

Why don't they have stripes?

 

 

Coloration is variable.


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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#5 Offline Ferox_Formicae - Posted September 24 2018 - 5:17 AM

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I found out that these ants are actually Camponotus nearcticus. They were very common and had both full black and black and red morphs.


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