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[CrazyLegs]

I found this extra small colony living on the side of a Leptomyrmex mound. There was hardly an egg to be seen and the very few workers were pale and translucent.

The queen is 12mm and the workers are 7mm. I've taken a stab at identifying them as Camponotus humilior but I could easily be wrong.

Location: South East Queensland

Nest: Clay soil, small bulge at the base of a large Leptomyrmex mound.

 

[Alabama Anter]

Congrats!

[dspdrew]

Nice.

[T.C.]

Lucky find.

[CrazyLegs]

Thanks, she is well into egg production again with a healthy pile already.

Edited by CrazyLegs, February 16 2017 - 11:39 AM.

[antgenius123]

Those are some pretty cool looking ants. Good luck.

Edited by antgenius123, February 16 2017 - 11:47 AM.

[Kevin]

I believe those are native here or a similar species, I love their colors.

[RenDragon]

Amazing pics too. Just wondering, what camera did you use and settings?

[CrazyLegs]

Amazing pics too. Just wondering, what camera did you use and settings?

Nothing special RenDragon, just an HTC smartphone on auto. It has a good close focal range. I always take a few and crop the best ones. 

[RenDragon]

Very nice. I never get that good on my smartphone, though I keep trying. Time for a new phone

[CrazyLegs]

Some smart phone cameras are definitely better than others.

Here would be a funny sight, take a test tube of ants with you when your looking for a new phone and see how the pics turn out.   

[RenDragon]

Not a bad idea! The rep might think me odd...

[Canadian anter]

I believe those are native here or a similar species, I love their colors.

No they re not. I know you have Camponotus caryae, Camponotus chromaides Camponotus subbarbatus and Camponotus americanus which might be similar but aren't nearly the same

[AntswerMe]

Cool find. Hope she does well.