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A Formica? Denver CO

Started By Neme123 , Jul 8 2023 12:16 PM

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#1 Offline Neme123 - Posted July 8 2023 - 12:16 PM

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Don’t know 1. If this a queen - I believe I see wing scars and 2. What type of ant this is.

I’m new to this and this is the first time seeing and catching this type of ant.

I’m in the Denver area and it’s about 1cm long with long legs. Was super fast! Black and like a maroon red in color.

Thanks for any help!e00d9365d0fe8268497354b27b2a2281.jpg


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Edited by Neme123, July 8 2023 - 12:23 PM.

#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted July 8 2023 - 12:41 PM

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No, in fact that is not even an ant. It is an ant mimicking hemipteran (true bug) of some kind.
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My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline Neme123 - Posted July 8 2023 - 12:44 PM

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No, in fact that is not even an ant. It is an ant mimicking hemipteran (true bug) of some kind.

Thanks for the reply! I see that now on google! Man had me fooled!

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#4 Offline Aaron567 - Posted July 9 2023 - 7:13 AM

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Broad-headed Bug, family Alydidae. The nymphs famously mimic ants.


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