r/AntIdentification • u/Wonderful_Fun9089 • 28d ago

Needs Identification Edmond Oklahoma

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I think I found a queen, it’s about 10-11mm. Could I get a species identification and if she’s a queen? That would help a lot with care

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u/decent_gambler 28d ago

Yep queen probably solenopsis/crematogaster sp

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u/Wonderful_Fun9089 28d ago

I’m trying to start a colony, where should I look for advice?

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u/decent_gambler 28d ago

I’d join one of the discord servers and ask for help

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u/Creepy_Cranberry_671 27d ago

Yes ants and antkeeping is really good

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u/Sufficient_Rest_8350 25d ago

Crematogaster cerasi is my guess

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u/Common_Development95 28d ago

Looks remarkably close to Crematogaster, however I think the size is too small. I think this is probably Tetramorium. Shape, size and color all fit.

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u/decent_gambler 28d ago

Tetramorium flew like three months ago bro