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[T.C.]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Western, WI
2. Date of collection: Sept. 20th
3. Habitat of collection: Open field
4. Length (from head to gaster): 8-9mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Picture shows clearly.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: N/A
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Sept. 20th around 6:30 PM

 

[Hunter]

noway that is not neoniger, honeypot?

[ultraex2]

Honeypots aren't found in Wisconsin... I'm 99% sure this is Brachymyrmex depilis.

[Hunter]

idk where he lives

[T.C.]

Pretty sure it's Lasius something.

[Hunter]

i don't think its lasius, gaster is long and i have never seen lasius with that color eye

[MrILoveTheAnts]

Assuming the measurements are correct, this would be a Lasius species of some kind. Brachymyrmex are all tiny ants with queens about 4mm at most, though they do look a lot like Lasius.

[VoidElecent]

Assuming the measurements are correct, this would be a Lasius species of some kind. Brachymyrmex are all tiny ants with queens about 4mm at most, though they do look a lot like Lasius.

 

Flavus group Lasius tend to be slightly lighter, I think. 

[Mettcollsuss]

It's Lasius for sure, not sure what species though...

[Will230145]

Sorry I’m a little late... but I’m pretty sure that is Lasius Neoniger or Lasius Flavus, and yes Lasius Neoniger queens have an enlarged, long, gaster, unlike other queens.

[AnthonyP163]

I'm pretty sure that is either Lasius crypticus or Lasius nearcticus, It seems to look a lot like those two. Seems to be too elongated for neoniger or a flavus queen. However, Lasius nearcticus is somehow related to Lasius flavus, so they're very similar.