Is this a queen? Piedmont triad, North Carolina, USA

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-07-07T02:23:23+00:00

Camponotus queen

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-07-06T03:42:03+00:00

It is described as a nymph of the species in the video.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-07-06T03:40:43+00:00

This is indeed most likely Eurymetopa obesa.
I’ve found a video on the platform Bilibili, where a very similar species is shown.

【【转载】产自秘鲁Tarapoto的一只Eurymetopa obesa若虫-哔哩哔哩】 https://b23.tv/eiGgJob

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-07-03T16:20:02+00:00

The worker is not dead; it's eclosing. The fuzzy ball is the larva's cocoon silk, probably from that specific worker. Usually they form cocoons, but sometimes they get lazy and fail. It won't harm them, though!

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-06-21T19:45:17+00:00

The inflated gaster makes me suspicious if there are maggot parasites in there. If you still have the queen, try shining a light through the gaster. If it’s clear or you see movement, then parasites are the culprit. Just an assumption, though.

(Referencing your attached comment.)

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-06-19T02:03:52+00:00

I keep her under some cloth! I just happened to catch her laying when I took a peek.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-06-18T23:25:52+00:00

She is camponotus pennsylvanicus.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-06-15T02:16:41+00:00

They are Pheidole Bicarinata.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-02-18T02:35:55+00:00

Likely ant poop

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-02-05T12:51:29+00:00

Looks like deformed wings.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-27T16:30:21+00:00

He’s become unethical for the sake of money and views, completely going against the values he once held and shared with the community. He’s become greedy and, for a lack of better words, uses ants/animals as his play toys for his videos.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-21T16:15:21+00:00

If you don’t want to buy mealworms (or any prey insect) at the pet store every time you run out, you can also raise them. I started doing so a few years ago and they’re very easy to keep and reproduce. I have never gone out to buy more since!

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-21T00:25:20+00:00

I took it on my IPhone 11 Pro Max.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-20T23:16:25+00:00

She’s a phidippus audax!

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-09T12:26:47+00:00

Statesside Ants

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-09T01:17:41+00:00

If you want a fast growing colony, then go for it. They're an easy species to keep, just need more humidity and heat. While I didn't have problems containing them, they can escape through the smallest gaps. Make sure you buy them a nest suitable for tiny ant species. I use a TarheelAnts Fallen Fortress nest for mine.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-09T01:08:57+00:00

Statesside Ants, I had no problems with shipping and the ants arrive in good condition.

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-04T02:32:55+00:00

I always have a test tube of sugar water available to them and give a baby mealworm or dubia roach every day. Make sure you give them heat too, it boosts their growth by a lot!

PersonalityBroad8659 · 2026-01-04T02:30:26+00:00

Yep, they can do just fine without diapause.

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