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[Ajtaylor1]

Thank you to contributors. These three ants were found July 10 in Minnesota, USA. All queens were put into a test tube setup immediately and have since laid eggs. No identifying behavioral characteristics. Queens 1 and 2 were found near the same location hours apart. I’m hoping they are fertilized. The third queen was found at a different location as compared to queens 1 and 2. I also have a campnotus queen and all of these queens listed are definitely smaller than her.

Queen #1
1.5mm in length
https://imgur.com/a/XlE8dRB

Queen #2
1.5mm in length
https://imgur.com/a/HnHdn3R

Queen #3
1mm in length
https://imgur.com/a/WdrJBrV

[Zeiss]

Information is fine, but please use the proper format. 

http://www.formicult...t-a-new-thread/

 

You should also learn how to properly embed images.  There is a whole Important Topics section that you didn't look at.

http://www.formicult...to-post-photos/

 

Getting that out of the way, they appear to be Formica spp.  I do suggest you revise your measurements, as 1-1.5mm is not correct.  The third queen also needs better pictures, they're pretty blurry. 

Edited by Zeiss, July 29 2018 - 3:30 PM.

[Ajtaylor1]

Thank you for the feedback. I’ll get the preferred format correct next time around, my fault. The 3rd queen is noticeably smaller than the first two. In fact, if the first two queens weren’t labeled I’d have a hard time telling them apart. I’ll try to get a clearer picture of queen #3 - she’s pretty small.

[Zeiss]

Do you have any more information on the locations you found them in?  Perhaps the type of habitat or time.

[Ajtaylor1]

I found 1 and 2 in my garage between 12 and 1 (mid day). #3 was found mid day in a neighboring garage. Visually 1&2 are very similar.

Queen 3 better pictures:
https://imgur.com/a/68oiEuR

[Zeiss]

If you are taking photos with your phone's camera, I suggest keeping it about 3 to 4 inches (7-10cm) away from the subject and do not zoom in.

[Zxirl]

Yeah they appear to be Formica spp. 

[nurbs]

Thank you to contributors. These three ants were found July 10 in Minnesota, USA. All queens were put into a test tube setup immediately and have since laid eggs. No identifying behavioral characteristics. Queens 1 and 2 were found near the same location hours apart. I’m hoping they are fertilized. The third queen was found at a different location as compared to queens 1 and 2. I also have a campnotus queen and all of these queens listed are definitely smaller than her.

Queen #1
1.5mm in length
https://imgur.com/a/XlE8dRB

Queen #2
1.5mm in length
https://imgur.com/a/HnHdn3R

Queen #3
1mm in length
https://imgur.com/a/WdrJBrV

 

Measurements are incorrect and images need to be much clearer, closer, and better lit - but these look like Formica and/or Lasius. More likely Formica, just need clearer shots and correct measurements.

[LC3]

In regards to measurements, 1mm is 1/10th of 1cm, in other words 10mm = 1cm. 1.5mm would be 1/16th of an inch. Half of an inch is roughly 1cm.

Your average large Camponotus is around 15mm (1.5cm)

Most Formica queens are around 10mm - 12mm (1.2cm)

[Major]

Formica Fusca or Formica Subserica. Revise your measurements.

[rbarreto]

Formica Fusca or Formica Subserica. Revise your measurements.

There is no Formica fusca in north america.

[Major]

Formica Fusca or Formica Subserica. Revise your measurements.

There is no Formica fusca in north america.

I'm sorry. My bad.