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Bluffton, OH - USA - 4.18.2017 -- Lasius claviger?


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#1 Offline MikeMc - Posted April 18 2017 - 12:39 PM

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I am pretty sure this is indeed Lasius claviger but wanted some verification. Thanks!

 

1. Location of collection:  Northwest Ohio
2. Date of collection:  4.18.2017
3. Habitat of collection:  Wooded forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Orange to yellow
6. Distinguishing characteristics:  Smells like citronella
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:  Under flat rocks
 

Lassius claviger?

 


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#2 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted April 18 2017 - 1:07 PM

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Not claviger. Perhaps Lasius interjectus.

#3 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted April 18 2017 - 1:15 PM

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Not claviger. Perhaps Lasius interjectus.

I agree

YJK





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