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Lynnwood, Wa. 7-17-17

Started By Shareallicu , Jul 17 2017 2:14 PM

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#1 Offline Shareallicu - Posted July 17 2017 - 2:14 PM

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Can anyone tell me if this is a queen ant? My gut instinct says it's not because of the huge head! LoL

Lynnwood, Washington in the county, in a bucket of standing water.

7-17-2017
Length 4.5 mm.
Very big head!

Thanks

Edited by Shareallicu, July 17 2017 - 2:19 PM.

#2 Offline MrWeather - Posted July 17 2017 - 3:02 PM

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Wow what is that thing?

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#3 Offline VoidElecent - Posted July 17 2017 - 3:55 PM

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This isn't a queen ant; it isn't even an ant for that matter. I think it may be a Pemphredon sp. wasp. Please post clearer images from several different angles and preferably with better lighting if you would still like to identify this insect.

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#4 Offline ace2184 - Posted July 17 2017 - 4:27 PM

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Almost reminds me of a termite, thought the ones I remember where more red in color.

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#5 Offline gcsnelling - Posted July 17 2017 - 4:32 PM

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Ceratina near as I can tell.

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#6 Offline VoidElecent - Posted July 17 2017 - 4:52 PM

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Ceratina near as I can tell.

Oh yes, that does look right.

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#7 Offline Shareallicu - Posted July 18 2017 - 4:56 PM

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Ceratina near as I can tell.

Awesome thanks! I thought it was some kind of wasp but my illogical side wanted it to be a cool queen ant so I had to ask to hear what my logical side already knew.

I was mostly sure that it wasn't an ant: I let her/him go as soon as I got the pictures... It sure is cute though!