Ant or termite?

Ant or termite?

Beitragvon ItsJason » 21. Apr 2009 06:05

My family was watching NCIS on tv tonight with the doors open (reallllly hot here) when suddenly my mom saw a large bug next to her and freaked. As I am the "bug man" of the family I went over to take it outside, and saw that it is an ant queen or termite. I am still very new at identifying species so I can't really tell which it is, so if anyone could have a go I would appreciate it :)

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Re: Ant or termite?

Beitragvon highered » 21. Apr 2009 11:24

I can't tell, but I can see why you think it could be either. Can you take a photo of it from the side please?
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Re: Ant or termite?

Beitragvon damondeionno » 21. Apr 2009 12:02

That is definitely an ant and looks like a formicine to me. Beyond that I have no idea from that picture.

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Re: Ant or termite?

Beitragvon Knimmah » 21. Apr 2009 13:49

I would say it is an ant... Termites have a much smaller body compared to there wings.

Just a guess :wink:
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Re: Ant or termite?

Beitragvon Messorus » 21. Apr 2009 18:23

Ant, Camponotus spec. queen
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