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Wingless Wasp or Ant Queen.

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Best Answer SYUTEO , October 22 2021 - 1:57 AM

She's indeed a wingless wasp.

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#1 Offline PaigeX - Posted October 22 2021 - 12:28 AM

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Hello there new here!

 

I need some help with a wasp/ant I found. I'm thinking she's a flightless wasp but not sure if she may still be a queen ant. I'm new to ant keeping and have already found a few Queens around my home that have started laying eggs for me. if she is a Queen, I'll add her to my new collection. If she's a wasp I'll release her back where I found her.

 

Here are some pictures I was able to get of her and some info on where I found her.

 

1. Location of collection: CURRA, QLD 
2. Date of collection: 22/10/21
3. Habitat of collection: Open woodlands near rocks and leaf litter.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5mm
5. Colour, hue, pattern and texture:  Black with some banding on the gaster, its also very hairy under the light on the gaster. Head and thorax are shiny, black in colour. Reddish/orange tipped antennal and tips of feet.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Flat pointed gaster. Small head compared to body size.
7. Distinguishing behaviour: Antennal move very quick when walking. Similar to other native wasps I've seen. Huddles up with head tucked under body when not moving.

 

 


Favourite Genus: Polyrhachis 

 
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Instagram: australian_polyrhachis

 

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#2 Offline SYUTEO - Posted October 22 2021 - 1:57 AM   Best Answer

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She's indeed a wingless wasp.


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Began antkeeping in 2018  :)

 

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#3 Offline PaigeX - Posted October 22 2021 - 3:47 AM

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Ok! Thank you very much! I'll go release her so she can do her thing.


Favourite Genus: Polyrhachis 

 
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