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[AntsAreUs]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Marion, Indiana
2. Date of collection: 6/17/18
3. Habitat of collection: Edge of a forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): 1.5 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark reddish brown with black gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: 
8. Nest description: Hollow center of a dead branch

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Unknown (although likely in August)

 

 

 

If side view is needed let me know.

Edited by AntsAreUs, June 18 2018 - 12:49 PM.

[Aaron567]

Maybe S. pilinasis ​or S. ohioensis

[AntsAreUs]

Maybe S. pilinasis ​or S. ohioensis

That is what I thought. Pretty sure they are S. pilinasis unless someone says otherwise.

Edited by AntsAreUs, June 18 2018 - 1:24 PM.