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Ant Queen? Waht kind? - Colobopsis impressa

Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
June 20, 2010
Size: 1/4 of an inch

This ant crawled through an open window into my house. It was around midnight. The long back end makes me think it's a queen but I can't match it with anything.

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Ant Queen? Waht kind? - Colobopsis impressa

Ant Queen? What kind? - Colobopsis impressa

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Contributed by yellowpeeps on 21 June, 2010 - 10:54am
Last updated 4 May, 2017 - 10:58am

Moved

Moved from Colobopsis obliqua.

… James C. Trager, 4 May, 2017 - 10:58am

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Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Ken Schneider, 8 July, 2010 - 5:01pm

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Definitely a winged queen, th

Definitely a winged queen, the angle makes it difficult to tell much more but I would bet on it being a Camponotus. Is the any chance of a couple of better side shots, esp a side shot of the head? The shape of the head at this angle is slight reminiscent of Colobopsis so the additional images would help pin it down. Perhaps Camponotus (Colobopsis) obliquus M. R. Smith

… Gordon C. Snelling, 21 June, 2010 - 6:26pm

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I have added another image. S

I have added another image. Sadly I put her back outside last night so I can get no further images. But I did have this other picture which shows a better side view. Thank you so much for your help identifying her. If this helps you narrow it down I would love to hear what you think she is.

… yellowpeeps, 21 June, 2010 - 10:33pm

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Based on the head profile she

Based on the head profile she is Camponotus (Colobopsis) obliquus M. R. Smith. Good find.

… Gordon C. Snelling, 21 June, 2010 - 11:09pm

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Thank you so very much! May I

Thank you so very much! May I ask one more question? Are these any danger to homes or are they tree dwellers? Thanks again!

… yellowpeeps, 21 June, 2010 - 11:16pm

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No danger to homes at all.

No danger to homes at all.

… Gordon C. Snelling, 21 June, 2010 - 11:25pm

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Thank you! You have just ensu

Thank you! You have just ensured a peaceful night for my over-worrying mind. :D

… yellowpeeps, 21 June, 2010 - 11:27pm

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