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Temnothorax? 7/8/23

Started By Ottercl , Jul 8 2023 10:42 AM

Best Answer antperson24 , July 8 2023 - 11:40 AM

Antsriondel is right, she is Temnothorax curvispinosus.

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#1 Offline Ottercl - Posted July 8 2023 - 10:42 AM

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LocationPlymouth County, Massachusetts

1. Location of collection: Scituate, Massachusetts, USA
2. Date of collection: July 8, 2023
3. Habitat of collection: Suburban
4. Length: 4 mm - REALLY TINY
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Brownish yellow coloration
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Yellow and brown striped gaster, like a bee
7: Nuptial flight time: Before 2:30 PM

I believe this could be a temnothorax curvispinosus (acorn ant) queen but I’m not sure since I’ve never caught this genus before.

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Edited by Ottercl, July 8 2023 - 11:08 AM.

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