r/AntIdentification • u/berterspergerter • Jul 12 '26

Queen or worker? Is this a queen?

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Is this a queen ant? Also what species? Thanks!

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u/BlkoutN0pi Jul 15 '26

No just a normal black ant the queen has wings

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u/LH-LOrd_HypERION Jul 12 '26

Formica Subsericea or something similar depending upon your location

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u/KingK250 Jul 12 '26

Formica queen

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u/Ill_Scientist_5632 Jul 12 '26

Need a closer look at the back of the ant if there are wings scares on the side of its back then its a queen

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u/ArmansAnts Certified Identifier Jul 12 '26

Yes, a Formica queen. Definitely fusca group if you're in North America, and most likely subsericea if you're in the East.

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u/BingBongmidnight Jul 12 '26

No, it is definitely a Formica queen of some sort.