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Queen ID, central Oregon USA march 26th 2017

Started By Goldsystem , Mar 26 2017 6:09 PM

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#1 Offline Goldsystem - Posted March 26 2017 - 6:09 PM

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This queen was found under a rock with five workers(we lost one) and no brood or eggs.

Length: 7-8mm

Coloration: she's very glossy with red legs and a half black half red center, she has a black gaster and a black head. She has reddish antenna.

Edited by Goldsystem, March 26 2017 - 6:18 PM.

#2 Offline Canadian anter - Posted March 26 2017 - 6:38 PM

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Formica pallidefulva. Northern variation

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#3 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted August 9 2017 - 4:58 PM

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This isn't Formica. Formica has a smaller head.

Edited by Connectimyrmex, August 9 2017 - 4:58 PM.

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#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 9 2017 - 5:39 PM

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Looks like Formica manni. Can we get an image of the front of the queen's head, specifically the clypeus?

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