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Is this a Camponadus Queen?

Started By OwenH , Oct 13 2016 8:37 AM

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#1 Offline OwenH - Posted October 13 2016 - 8:37 AM

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I am not sure if this is a Campondus queen or a major worker. Her thorax is rather large but I am still not sure. She spends a lot of time grooming herself but moves very quickly.

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#2 Offline Miles - Posted October 13 2016 - 8:58 AM

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No, unfortunately this is a Camponotus major worker - not a queen.


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#3 Offline OwenH - Posted October 13 2016 - 9:01 AM

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No, unfortunately this is a Camponotus major worker - not a queen.


Ok, thank you!!

#4 Offline T.C. - Posted October 13 2016 - 10:19 AM

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Yep, just a major!


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