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Relatively large queen for NZ

Started By ZATrippit , Oct 19 2023 7:07 PM

Best Answer Manitobant , October 20 2023 - 9:02 AM

Ochetellus glaber Go to the full post

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#1 Offline ZATrippit - Posted October 19 2023 - 7:07 PM

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Hey all!
1. Location (on a map) of collection: North Island, New Zealand
2. Date of collection: 20th October 2023
3. Habitat of collection: Pavement, next to garden
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~10mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Glossy black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Yellow-orange mandibles and leg tips
7. Distinguishing behavior: Very skiddish
8. Nest description: ?

9. Nuptial flight time and date: 20th October 2023

Yeah, I'm sorry for the really crappy photos. She was just so skiddish in light!
Thanks for any information.
EDIT: Attached much better photo.

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Edited by ZATrippit, October 19 2023 - 11:17 PM.

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#2 Offline Virginian_ants - Posted October 20 2023 - 4:27 AM

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I think some big iridomyrmex maybe purpureus correct me if I'm wrong.

Edited by Virginian_ants, October 20 2023 - 4:29 AM.

#3 Offline ZATrippit - Posted October 20 2023 - 8:56 AM

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I think some big iridomyrmex maybe purpureus correct me if I'm wrong.

Antmaps says they're only indoor introduced in NZ and the legs look too thin to be a purpureus queen. I do see the similarity with iridomyrmex, although I cross referenced her all introduced iridomyrmex species ans none seemed to match.

Edited by ZATrippit, October 20 2023 - 8:57 AM.

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#4 Offline Manitobant - Posted October 20 2023 - 9:02 AM Best Answer

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Ochetellus glaber

antsinvirgina, 100lols and ZATrippit like this

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/

#5 Offline ZATrippit - Posted October 20 2023 - 10:05 AM

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Ochetellus glaber

I think you could be right. Thank you!

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