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Zeeland Michigan - June 3, 2017

michigan queen june

Best Answer VoidElecent , June 3 2017 - 2:12 PM

Camponotus pennsylvanicus, without a doubt.

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#1 Offline cfreidsma - Posted June 3 2017 - 1:55 PM

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1. Location of collection: Zeeland Michigan in a mobile home park. Found crawling down a maple tree in my flower box. 

2. Date of collection: June 3, 2017. Around 4:30 PM I think just after a light rain.
3. Habitat of collection: Somewhat urban area 
4. Length (from head to gaster): 17-18mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black with stripes on abdomen. 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Very large. Rather shocking to see this one running at me. 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Agitated easily at first, has calmed down now. I think my cousin accidentally watered it when she watered the flowers. This one is surprisingly steady and is not clumsy at all. 
8. Nest description: None

 

I am thinking that this one is a Camponotus (Camponotus pennsylvanicus maybe?). 

 

She is in a plastic test tube. My glass ones are a little smaller, and I didn't want her to be cramped. These plastic ones are a little cloudy though. 

 

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#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:12 PM   Best Answer

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus, without a doubt.


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#3 Offline T.C. - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:15 PM

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Camponotous Pennsylvanicus. Camponotous are flying in north america right now. Caught two queens myself so far.
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#4 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:21 PM

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Yes, Camponotus pennsylvanicus queen.


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#5 Offline cfreidsma - Posted June 3 2017 - 2:24 PM

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Alright, thanks everyone :) 


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