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worker ID Sabrevois, Québec, Canada 05/27/2017


Best Answer Nathant2131 , May 27 2017 - 9:44 AM

Lasius (niger-group) sp. Close shots of the mandibles (to show the teeth) and antennal scapes (to show the hair) will reveal the species.

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#1 Offline Fremille - Posted May 27 2017 - 9:39 AM

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1. Location of collection: Sabrevois, Qc. Canada. (southern Quebec, approx. 30 miles from Vermont US border)

2. Date of collection: May 27 2017

3. Habitat of collection: Rural area, collected under a small piece of sheet metal

4. Length: 5mm

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black and shade of grey

 

I have a lots of those small colonies in my backyard. Thank you!

 

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#2 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted May 27 2017 - 9:44 AM   Best Answer

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Lasius (niger-group) sp. Close shots of the mandibles (to show the teeth) and antennal scapes (to show the hair) will reveal the species.


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#3 Offline Fremille - Posted May 27 2017 - 10:14 AM

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Thanks a lot Nathan2131.

 

I think i must get a strong magnifying glass and or a good macro picture camera to capture close shots. 


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