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Queen Ant ID NC

Started By OwenH , Oct 12 2016 12:47 PM

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#1 Offline OwenH - Posted October 12 2016 - 12:47 PM

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Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Date: October 12, 2016
Habitat: Sandy area next to home foundation
Length: Tiny bit over 7mm
Color: Head and mesozoma are dark red, almost a brown, mandibles are black, gaster is also black.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Gaster is very flat
Behavior: Very stubborn to move into test tube and catch
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#2 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted October 12 2016 - 1:56 PM

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It looks like Solenopsis invicta

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#3 Offline Kevin - Posted October 12 2016 - 2:01 PM

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Clearer pictures would be helpful.


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#4 Offline OwenH - Posted October 12 2016 - 2:27 PM

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Clearer pictures would be helpful.


I don't have a better way to get pictures, i'm sure it is ahenogaster sp.

#5 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted October 12 2016 - 2:35 PM

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I highly disagree because it is kind of too late for Aphaenogaster to fly and she looks like invicta... Just my 2 cents

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#6 Offline OwenH - Posted October 12 2016 - 4:08 PM

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I highly disagree because it is kind of too late for Aphaenogaster to fly and she looks like invicta... Just my 2 cents


From all of the pictures of Invicta I've found they seem to have a distinct red area at the beginning of the gaster, mine does not have that.

#7 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted October 12 2016 - 4:57 PM

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Coloration is not a sure sign of the species

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#8 Offline Splat01 - Posted October 12 2016 - 5:13 PM

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Do queen Aphaenogaster have spines on the mesosoma like the workers?


#9 Offline Canadian anter - Posted October 12 2016 - 5:19 PM

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That looks like myrmiCA sp
Aphaenogaster and solenopsis are generally fatter
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#10 Offline Splat01 - Posted October 12 2016 - 5:24 PM

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Yeah, even queen Myrmica have a pair of spines near the back of the mesosoma. Should be an easy check?


#11 Offline Canadian anter - Posted October 12 2016 - 5:32 PM

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#12 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted October 12 2016 - 6:43 PM

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This is interesting. I want to see a clear picture of the queen. Don't sweat the macro do long as the queen is in focus and you can see it as it appears naturally. Be sure to use good lighting.


Edited by Batspiderfish, October 12 2016 - 6:44 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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#13 Offline OwenH - Posted October 13 2016 - 5:14 AM

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I let her go early this morning, I am sure it was a myrmica sp.

#14 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted October 13 2016 - 7:40 AM

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Why let her go?? I'm not even sure she is Myrmica from the pictures.


Edited by Batspiderfish, October 13 2016 - 7:45 AM.

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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#15 Offline OwenH - Posted October 13 2016 - 8:11 AM

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Why let her go?? I'm not even sure she is Myrmica from the pictures.

I only caught her because she looked interesting and I had never seen one like her before. 


#16 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted October 13 2016 - 10:44 AM

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Why let her go?? I'm not even sure she is Myrmica from the pictures.

I only caught her because she looked interesting and I had never seen one like her before.

No offense but that's weird

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#17 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted October 13 2016 - 5:30 PM

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Why let her go?? I'm not even sure she is Myrmica from the pictures.

I only caught her because she looked interesting and I had never seen one like her before.

No offense but that's weird

 

 

Haha. No it's not. I've totally done that. I would have loved to confirm an ID, though. :P


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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#18 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted October 13 2016 - 6:13 PM

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I would keep all kinds species and sell them if I do not like them

Edited by Alabama Anter, October 13 2016 - 6:13 PM.

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#19 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted October 13 2016 - 7:22 PM

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I personally don't find selling animals to be ethical (except, perhaps, feeder insects.)


Edited by Batspiderfish, October 13 2016 - 7:24 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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Black lives still matter.

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