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Camponotus sp. Queen ID Request 5-5-18

Started By AntsAreUs , May 5 2018 2:05 PM

Best Answer Canadian anter , May 5 2018 - 2:06 PM

Camponotus chromaides Go to the full post

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#1 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted May 5 2018 - 2:05 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Marion, Indiana
2. Date of collection: 5-5-2018
3. Habitat of collection: Woods
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~18 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Red on the underside of the thorax and legs
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description: Under a piece of bark on a dry log

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Recent (exact unknown)

Wasn't sure if more pictures are needed. I'm sure this is either C. herculeanus or C. chromaiodes.

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#2 Offline Canadian anter - Posted May 5 2018 - 2:06 PM Best Answer

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Camponotus chromaides

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#3 Offline Martialis - Posted May 5 2018 - 3:45 PM

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Woah, these are flying now? Guess it's time to look.

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#4 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted May 5 2018 - 4:53 PM

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Woah, these are flying now? Guess it's time to look.

I guess so, this queen I caught is actually bigger than the C. pennsylvanicus queens we normally find. I didn't even know these were around my area until now.