Best Answer ant man , June 6 2016 - 6:07 PM
here is a bigger picture, i have a quarter to show the size.
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Posted June 6 2016 - 6:03 PM
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Hi, I just found this ant and it looks like a queen with it's enlarged thorax and larger body size. Please use the image to identify if this even is a queen and if so, what species.
Thank you so much for taking your time to answer!
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Posted June 6 2016 - 6:04 PM
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sorry for the bad quality of the photo. I will try to get better pictures
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Posted June 6 2016 - 6:07 PM
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here is a bigger picture, i have a quarter to show the size.
Edited by ant man, June 6 2016 - 6:08 PM.
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Posted June 6 2016 - 7:32 PM
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Yes, this is a Formica queen. Where are you located? Edmonton doesn't mean much to me.
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Posted June 6 2016 - 7:49 PM
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Looks to be. That would be consistent with the species photographed.
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Posted June 7 2016 - 8:56 AM
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Looks like Formica podzolica to me.
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Posted June 7 2016 - 11:17 AM
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If it's Eastern Canada, Formica glacialis would be more likely for this time of year. The black Formica can be tricky, though, without a good examination.
If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.
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Posted June 7 2016 - 2:09 PM
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is in western Canada.
Edited by altmoola, June 7 2016 - 2:10 PM.
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Posted June 7 2016 - 4:33 PM
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I'm not too familiar with west-coast Formica, but F. podzolica would be more appropriate for your location. There are other fusca-group species it could be, but again, it's hard to tell with normal photographs.
If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.
Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.
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Posted June 7 2016 - 5:56 PM
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Yes, this is a Formica queen. Where are you located? Edmonton doesn't mean much to me.
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