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[AntsAreUs]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Marion, Indiana
2. Date of collection: 
3. Habitat of collection: On the side of a house
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~11 mm (just an approximation since I don't have anything to measure with right now)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: All black with a bit of yellow on the underside and along the legs
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior: 
8. Nest description: In trees or man made shelters such as sheds

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Some time during May

 

 

 

 

Sorry if the pictures aren't great. This queen moves a ton!

Edited by AntsAreUs, June 13 2018 - 6:10 PM.

[T.C.]

Camponotus nearcticus

 

My guess.

Edited by T.C., June 13 2018 - 6:43 PM.

[VoidElecent]

I could very well be mistaken, but the coloration seems to resemble a rather dark Camponotus subbarbatus queen more so than C. nearcticus. The lighter legs and splotch of yellow on her gaster match my C. subbarbatus queens.

[AntsAreUs]

Here is a meh head shot if it helps:

 

[AntsAreUs]

I'm leaning towards a lightly colored C. nearcticus?