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Posted October 6 2016 - 3:01 PM
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Need help identifying this ant, I am not even too sure it is a queen however I believe it is. Appears to be 6mm in length. Was caught outside my apartment on the sidewalk, near grass and a large tree.
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Edited by collin1008, October 6 2016 - 3:49 PM.
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Posted October 6 2016 - 3:11 PM
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Deffinitely looks like it might be a queen. But I can't tell what species or genus. It is a little unfocused and it seems like yellow light is in the backround so I can't tell. Sorry! Hopefully someone is better then me can tell!
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Posted October 6 2016 - 3:13 PM
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I will try to get some better pics, my camera is terrible at focusing for some reason 
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Posted October 6 2016 - 3:14 PM
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oki dokie! 
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Posted October 6 2016 - 3:30 PM
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Looks like it may be a camponotus queen, but the fuzzy pictures make ID difficult. Others will be along shortly to help more but I am sure they will appreciate some more pics.
Just some advice, Imgur is a great pic share site, but when you want to post pics directly into a forum post, just copy and paste the BBcode for message boards and forums directly into the body of your post. If you view your picture in imgur, the link should be on the right side of it, and from there its just an easy copy and paste!
Oh, and welcome to the forum!
Current Colony:
4x Camponotus (hyatti?)
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Posted October 6 2016 - 4:15 PM
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YJK
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Posted October 6 2016 - 4:38 PM
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Posted October 6 2016 - 5:10 PM
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don't know if this will help at all. Need to invest in an actual camera!
Looks like Lasius claviger because of the red mandibles, thin abdomen and late timing.these are parasitic
If this is the case, and it is in fact parasitic, I'm assuming then that it won't lay its own eggs by itself without introduced workers?
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Posted October 6 2016 - 5:11 PM
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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 October 8 2016 - 11:39 AM
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So, this just happened after moving her into here. Moved her into the nesting area and sealed it off afterwards.
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Posted October 8 2016 - 11:46 AM
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She is a social parasite who will need host workers and food.
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 October 8 2016 - 12:24 PM
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suppose I shall head out and collect some workers then!
Edited by collin1008, October 8 2016 - 12:55 PM.
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