7 replies to this topic

[allen_1971]

Hi there, looking for help identifying this ant.

 

The queen was caught in malaysia.

 

[T.C.]

Very nice photo's. I believe it to be a Camponotous species.   However, I recommend you have your photo's embed into your post and you will get more replies. Also if you really want to know what species it is, you can help out the person trying to ID it for you by filling in this information.

 

1. Location of collection: 
2. Date of collection: 
3. Habitat of collection: 
4. Length (from head to gaster):
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:

[Leo]

http://termitesandan...otus-genus.html

 

have a look might find it

[allen_1971]

^{​Thanks for the tips}

 

1. Location of collection: Malaysia
2. Date of collection: 20 Dec 2016
3. Habitat of collection: was found at night on a wall near a small light - no idea what the habitat is like
4. Length (from head to gaster): 1.3 cm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: See picture
6. Distinguishing characteristics: yellow/whitish bands on gaster, single node.
7. Distinguishing behavior: not sure
 

[allen_1971]

Here's a picture from a different angle... Also do let me know if there are other info I can provide that might help ID the ant...

[RapaNui]

looks like camponotus pseudo irritans

[Batspiderfish]

Camponotus sp.

Don't identify to the species unless you use a key.

Edited by Batspiderfish, February 11 2017 - 4:13 AM.

[Canadian anter]

Camponotus sp. I'm not even going to bother trying to ID the species because of how many Camponotus are in Malaysia