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

Started By Antdaddy , Jul 13 2025 4:32 PM

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#1 Offline Antdaddy - Posted July 13 2025 - 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 July 13 2025 - 4:34 PM

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solenopis molesta


#3 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted July 13 2025 - 4:36 PM

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seconding S. molesta group


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#4 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted July 13 2025 - 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.

 

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I third S. molesta group.


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Tetramorium immigrans                                  Camponotus vicinus, modoc, novaeboracensis, herculeanus

Formica pallidefulva, argentea                        Solenopsis molesta

Formica cf. aserva                                          Lasius brevicornis, neoniger

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