Can anyone tell me if this is a queen ant?
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Edited by Boopee128, July 4 2016 - 9:38 AM.
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Is this a queen? Please help!!!!
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Posted July 4 2016 - 9:35 AM
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We don't have permission to view the album. 
If you change the permissions, or embed the photograph using the toolbar, we might be able to help out.
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 July 4 2016 - 9:42 AM
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I have changed the album to public, please let me know if that worked.
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Posted July 4 2016 - 10:11 AM
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She is a Formica queen of the fusca group. Nice find! 
Remember to include some kind of location when you ask for an ID!
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 July 4 2016 - 10:23 AM
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Thanks. We live in Ontario Canada. Can you tell me if the yellow little blob is a egg directly in front of her?
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Posted July 4 2016 - 10:36 AM
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It doesn't look like an egg to me, but your queen shout start laying soon. Just remember that Formica are sensitive ants; try to avoid bumping or bothering them.
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 July 4 2016 - 5:12 PM
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Do you know if formica are fully claustral?
Thx for all your help
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Posted July 4 2016 - 10:11 PM
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There are a few groups of Formica that are social parasites, but this type of Formica (fusca-group) is independent and fully claustral, yes.
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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Black lives still matter.
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