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Eden Prairie, Minnesota, May 30th 2018


Best Answer T.C. , May 30 2018 - 7:56 AM

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

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#1 Offline Dpownd - Posted May 30 2018 - 7:03 AM

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1. I found this queen at work in eden prairie minnesota

2. I found her on may 29th around 5 pm
3. i found her running around some pallets at work.
4. she was kinda hard to measure because she was in a test tube but i believe she's approximately 15 MM
5. Coloration: black with greyish/blueish tint in the gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: one petiole node, no noticeable spines, head is almost heart shaped, mandibles are curved and sersted on only the ends. 
7. Anything else distinctive: will sit in one spot for hours and suddenly get a burst of energy and run around for a bit
8. Nest description: not sue

9. Nuptial flight time and date: did not witness

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#2 Offline T.C. - Posted May 30 2018 - 7:56 AM   Best Answer

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus


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#3 Offline Dpownd - Posted May 30 2018 - 9:01 AM

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus

thank you! :)






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