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Best Answer Batspiderfish , July 6 2018 - 7:21 PM

Same subfamily as Crematogaster and Myrmica, Myrmicinae, generally distinguished by two petiole nodes; Tetramorium immigrans.

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#1 Offline proto - Posted July 6 2018 - 6:55 PM

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I caught these ones at the same time as the Lasius alienus, but these ones are obviously different and are around the same length.  Looks more like a myrmica or crematogaster than a formica/lasius queen.

 

Location:  Surrey, BC, Canada (Tynehead Park) [coordinates - 49.177814, -122.744972]

Date of Collection:  July 4, 2018

Habitat:  Park / Forest near the parking lot

Length:  8mm

Coloration:  mostly black with a brown hue around the legs, antenae, and mandibles.

Distinguishing characteristics:  two petioles, spikes at the end of the thorax, fine hairs all over the body, 12 antennal segments

Nuptial flight must have been in the early afternoon to late afternoon.  caught roaming around between 5-7pm.

 

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 6 2018 - 7:21 PM   Best Answer

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Same subfamily as Crematogaster and Myrmica, Myrmicinae, generally distinguished by two petiole nodes; Tetramorium immigrans.


Edited by Batspiderfish, July 6 2018 - 7:22 PM.

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Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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#3 Offline Aaron567 - Posted July 6 2018 - 7:24 PM

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Tetramorium immigrans.



#4 Offline proto - Posted July 6 2018 - 9:18 PM

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Thanks BSF for the prompt response as always.  It's much appreciated.

Same subfamily as Crematogaster and Myrmica, Myrmicinae, generally distinguished by two petiole nodes; Tetramorium immigrans.


I'm new to this as of May 2017 and I'd have to say that this site is such an amazing resource. Having pros helping to ID ants is incredible and super helpful.  I will be applying to GAN Project for Vancouver (lower mainland) once I have some worker colonies as per Ants Canada.

  • Formica podzolica (12)
  • Lasius alienus (33)
  • Myrmica sp. (3)





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