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[SofiaFonseca]

1. Location: South east Arizona, Sierra Vista
2. Date of collection: November 28th 2022
3. Habitat of collection: grasslands
4. Length (from head to gaster): I sadly don’t have a ruler with me
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: thorax and head are a darkish red/Orange/ brown color while the abdomen is dark brown leaning black
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior: does not bite, not too entirely active, initially found her walking alone at 2:00 pm
8. Nest description: didn’t see a nest
9. Nuptial flight time and date: found her with her wings already off


Sorry for the photo I did not want to move her too much as I don’t want to damage her as she seems very delicate. Thank you.


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[LowQualityAnts]

Myrmecocystus maybe?

[CheetoLord02]

Camponotus festinatus-group

[SofiaFonseca]

Camponotus festinatus-group

I took her out for a second to take a good look and I believe you’re correct. Even the facial markings match. Just to make sure do you think she’s a queen? I thought she would be because of her side scars


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[LowQualityAnts]

Sorry for the missID but yeah that's a queen. Once you have seen a queen or two it is generally easier to tell them and workers apart.

[SofiaFonseca]

Sorry for the missID but yeah that's a queen. Once you have seen a queen or two it is generally easier to tell them and workers apart.

Youre ok! I was actually looking for a myrmecocystus and had also thought the same thing. Thank you for letting me know.


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[Manitobant]

Sorry for the missID but yeah that's a queen. Once you have seen a queen or two it is generally easier to tell them and workers apart.

it honestly kinda does look like myrmecocystus from that angle so I don’t blame you. I thought the same thing for a split second before taking a closer look.

Edited by Manitobant, November 21 2022 - 6:50 PM.