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#1 Offline fleetingyouth - Posted August 13 2018 - 3:57 AM

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At first, I thought it was a Formica Male alate but the head is about twice the size of the ones I've seen this summer. 

Sorry for the poor quality I was in a hurry and just snapped a quick pic. 

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Boston, MA
2. Date of collection: 8-13-18
3. Habitat of collection: a bucket of water/driveway
4. Length (from head to gaster): about 10mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: black 

 

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#2 Offline rbarreto - Posted August 13 2018 - 4:35 AM

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Some sort of wasp.


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#3 Offline fleetingyouth - Posted August 13 2018 - 2:16 PM

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After doing a little research I think it might be a Lasius male alate. It died during the day. 



#4 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted August 13 2018 - 3:57 PM

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After doing a little research I think it might be a Lasius male alate. It died during the day. 

This is definitely a wasp.


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