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.