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Posted August 7 2020 - 7:28 PM
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Thanks for your help IDing this ant so we can research proper care. I’m always impressed at the knowledge of members on this forum!
1. Location of collection:
- Arizona
2. Date of collection:
- 8/7/2020
3. Habitat of collection:
- Desert
4. Length (from head to gaster):
- About 15-16mm
7. Distinguishing behavior:
- Pulled off her wings when I was trying to catch her
9. Nuptial flight time and date:
- I assume 8/7/2020
Edited by Luke_in_AZ, August 13 2020 - 4:20 PM.
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Posted August 7 2020 - 7:30 PM
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Posted August 7 2020 - 7:30 PM
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Camponotus sansabeanus?
https://www.formicul...ale-california/
4 x Solenopsis xyloni (Fire ant) colonies.
2 x Veromessor andrei (Seed-harvester ant) colonies.
19 x Pogonomyrmex subnitidus (Seed-harvester ant) colonies + 3 x Pogonomyrmex (ID uncertain) colonies
16 x Linepithema humile (Argentine ant) colonies.
1 x Unknown Formicidae colony.
1 x Tapinoma sessile (Odorous house ant) colony.
1 x Camponotus fragilis (Carpenter/wood ant) colony + 1 x Camponotus sansabeanus (Carpenter/wood ant) colony.
1 x Solenopsis molesta (Thief ant) colony.
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Posted August 7 2020 - 8:19 PM
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Camponotus semitestaceus
Looks like it! I just went outside and caught 5 more of these queens! Are these queens polygynous?
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Posted August 7 2020 - 8:47 PM
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I think they have the potential to be, but most should be monogyne. Polygyny isn't something that is always true or false in any given species. It usually depends on the population and often even the individual. You can experiment if you want, at a risk.
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Posted August 7 2020 - 9:40 PM
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I think they have the potential to be, but most should be monogyne. Polygyny isn't something that is always true or false in any given species. It usually depends on the population and often even the individual. You can experiment if you want, at a risk.
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