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Started By Patorikku , Jun 2 2020 11:03 PM

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#1 Offline Patorikku - Posted June 2 2020 - 11:03 PM

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I’m not sure if it’s even a queen. Was hunting tonight, very successfully, and came across this on my black light trap. I’m thinking it may be a C. pennsylvanicus. drone, but it’s a lot bigger than the others I have been seeing, so I’m not sure if it may be a queen from a smaller species. It’s also been acting strangely in the tube. It runs around then falls upside down and goes into fits to get back upright, even though it can touch practically all surfaces.

1. Location of collection: NE Mississippi
2. Date of collection: 06/03/2020
3. Habitat of collection: Black Light Trap
4. Length: 1 cm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Erratic and Clumsy
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: 06/03/2020

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#2 Offline JenC - Posted June 3 2020 - 1:25 AM

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That's a Male.

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#3 Offline Broncos - Posted June 3 2020 - 5:30 AM

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Looks like a C. Pencylvanicus drone.
Yes I know I spelled

wrong

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#4 Offline FSTP - Posted June 3 2020 - 5:33 AM

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it is a drone, or male. that's to bad, at least you now know they actually flew though.

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#5 Offline ponerinecat - Posted June 3 2020 - 7:23 AM

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Camponotus male, I don't think there's a way to determine sp.

#6 Offline Mdrogun - Posted June 3 2020 - 8:43 AM

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For some reason, particularly in the temperate US, it seems that Camponotus spp. queens aren't really attracted to blacklights. Typically, I'll find a handful of males at my blacklight and know to go look for queens.

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#7 Offline AntsDakota - Posted June 3 2020 - 8:59 AM

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Camponotus male, I don't think there's a way to determine sp.

Well, if you see what nest it emerges from...........

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