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#1 Offline kingant18 - Posted July 20 2017 - 7:03 AM

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1. Location of collection: central new jersey 
2. Date of collection: 7/19/17
3. Habitat of collection: found in a tree farm running on a dirt path 
4. Length: 1/4 inch
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark brown blackish
6. Distinguishing characteristics: antenna bends, doesn't look like it has a petiole
7. Distinguishing behavior: was running and sits on cotton doused in water
8. Nest description: N/A

 
id request

 


it was the best picture i could get sorry i have an iphone



#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted July 20 2017 - 7:22 AM

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In the future, it would be best if you could provide measurements in millimeters, and as you know, a variety of clear photos from different angles would be optimal.

 

I think this is a Lasius umbratus social parasite.



#3 Offline kingant18 - Posted July 20 2017 - 7:26 AM

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i think your right so this sucks but thank you

 

In the future, it would be best if you could provide measurements in millimeters, and as you know, a variety of clear photos from different angles would be optimal.

 

I think this is a Lasius umbratus social parasite.



#4 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted July 20 2017 - 8:45 AM

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I agree with VoidElecent. Heres the guide to Lasius parasites if you haven't seen it already :~) http://www.formicult...cial-parasites/






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