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Can someone please identify this queen ant? Maryland 7/13/2025

Started By Antdaddy , Yesterday, 4:32 PM

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#1 Offline Antdaddy - Posted Yesterday, 4:32 PM

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I found a tiny orange queen ant 2 days ago. It is 4 or 5 mm long and all orange. Can someone identify this queen.

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#2 Offline L.H - Posted Yesterday, 4:34 PM

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solenopis molesta

#3 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted Yesterday, 4:36 PM

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seconding S. molesta group

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#4 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted Yesterday, 4:45 PM

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solenopis molesta

seconding S. molesta group

To clarify, it is believed that Solenopsis molesta is actually several related species. Some distinct species in the S. molesta species group have already been described, such as Solenopsis texana and S. carolinensis down south.

Solenopsis molesta species complex - AntWiki

I third S. molesta group.

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