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Posted September 5 2016 - 11:38 AM
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1. Location of collection: London On
2. Date of collection: September 3rd 1pm sunny, temp 24
3. Habitat of collection: backyard deck
4. Length (from head to gaster): 20mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: black/dark
She comfy in test tube, put nothing yet, any ideas? I'm thinking Camponotus pennsylvanicus but not sure thanks
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Posted September 5 2016 - 11:46 AM
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Camponotus pennsylvanicus. She was likely forced to fly early because her colony didn't have enough food to keep her overwinter (due to drought conditions).
She would probably appreciate some sugary liquid.
Edited by Batspiderfish, September 5 2016 - 11:47 AM.
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Posted September 5 2016 - 12:05 PM
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Camponotus pennsylvanicus. She was likely forced to fly early because her colony didn't have enough food to keep her overwinter (due to drought conditions).
She would probably appreciate some sugary liquid.
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Posted September 5 2016 - 12:51 PM
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now that I'm looking at other pictures I'm wondering if I have a Formica fusca, dealated females are August, September, which would make sense. ahhhh
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Posted September 5 2016 - 12:53 PM
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Like I said, Camponotus will fly in the fall if they don't have enough food to keep their alates over the winter, which is what they normally do. She is Camponotus pennsylvanicus, without a doubt.
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Posted September 5 2016 - 2:45 PM
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Posted September 5 2016 - 6:34 PM
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I honestly hadn't considered Camponotus modoc, because Ontario would be very far east for this species. Antmaps.org says that it has records of C. modoc in that area, but they don't have citations yet, so I am not really convinced. I can't see the finer details that would confirm Camponotus pennsylvanicus, so now I am only 90% sure.
It is absolutely not Formica or Lasius, at least.
Edited by Batspiderfish, September 5 2016 - 6:35 PM.
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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