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[Dotdispenser]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Morristown, TN
2. Date of collection: 04/20/19
3. Habitat of collection: Edge of woods

4. Length (from head to gaster): 9-10 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Brownish
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Hairs on gaster
7. Distinguishing behavior: N/A
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Unknown

 

 

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Morristown, TN
2. Date of collection: 04/21/2019
3. Habitat of collection: Edge of woods
4. Length (from head to gaster): 12-13 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black with brown/yellow stripes
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Stripes on gaster
7. Distinguishing behavior: N/A
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Unknown

 

 

[EthanNgo678]

Queen one: Parasitic Lasius sp. 

 

Queen two: Camponotus subbarbatus

[Dotdispenser]

Can a parasitic Lasius colony be successful if ONLY given eggs and/or larvae?

[Aaron567]

Lasius (Acanthomyops, likely claviger) and Camponotus subbarbatus.

 

I'm pretty sure you have to give the Lasius queen callow workers and pupae of the host species for them to be successful. The queens apparently don't open pupae on their own so they need workers for it.

Edited by Aaron567, April 21 2019 - 2:26 PM.

[TennesseeAnts]

Queen one looks like Lasius umbratus, and queen two is definitely Camponotus subbarbatus. Like that one I sold you! Now you got a back up.


Btw, how are the subbarbatus you bought from me?

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, April 21 2019 - 2:08 PM.

[Dotdispenser]

They’re doing great! I’ll send you some pictures next weekend when I get home. I absolutely adore them 🙂

[TennesseeAnts]

Good to hear! And I will greatly appreciate pics!