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Ahhhh! This was IN my house Tampa, Fl 5/30/2018. Is it a queen??


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#1 Offline JustinC621 - Posted May 30 2018 - 7:33 PM

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Noticed my cats following something around and it was this!! Is this a trap jaw ant??? I didn't think we had them in Florida. This thing is scary looking..

 

 

 



#2 Offline Studio - Posted May 30 2018 - 7:53 PM

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Yes that's a trap jaw queen, but I can't tell you which species specifically. Nice find!



#3 Offline JustinC621 - Posted May 30 2018 - 7:59 PM

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Yes that's a trap jaw queen, but I can't tell you which species specifically. Nice find!

 

Thanks! Can't wait to see if she starts laying eggs! 



#4 Offline LC3 - Posted May 30 2018 - 9:39 PM

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They are semi-claustral for your information by the way.



#5 Offline JustinC621 - Posted May 30 2018 - 10:30 PM

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They are semi-claustral for your information by the way.

 

Good to know! Thanks!



#6 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted May 31 2018 - 4:25 AM

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Odontomachus sp. queen. 

 

They have a very painful sting, so be careful!



#7 Offline JustinC621 - Posted May 31 2018 - 9:54 PM

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Odontomachus sp. queen. 

 

They have a very painful sting, so be careful!

I can only imagine! I did my very best not getting anywhere close to her when I captured her. Thank goodness I got the long tubes! lol






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