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[AntsAreUs]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Marion, Indiana
2. Date of collection: May 8th, 2018
3. Habitat of collection: Under embedded stone in forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6-7 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Frequently lays a single egg and eats it (leads me to believe a test tube isn't very comfortable)
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

 

 

For the past month and a half I have thought this was a Myrmica queen. I sort of believe it is a forest dwelling Myrmica queen. I don't really care about species, more so if is a forest dwelling Myrmica or not so I can make a proper setup for her.

Edited by AntsAreUs, June 20 2018 - 7:02 PM.

[Martialis]

Looks to be a forest Myrmica indeed.

Edited by Martialis, June 20 2018 - 7:09 PM.

[AntsBC]

You are right, it is a myrmica queen. Most myrmica are semi-claustral and from what you have explained I think this one would most likely be too. You should attach a foraging container to the test tube so the queen can hunt for food and get the protein she needs to raise her brood.