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Boston, Massachusetts - sept. 13 2021 3pm
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, Sep 13 2021 12:05 PM
Best Answer Manitobant , September 13 2021 - 12:18 PM
Lasius aphidicola. She is parasitic and will need lasius host workers. Go to the full post
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#1 Offline - Posted September 13 2021 - 12:06 PM
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Lower Allston, Boston, Massachusetts
2. Date of collection: Sept. 13 2021
3. Habitat of collection: Urban area, but was found on a sidewalk along the sode of a park/field.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: The legs are a light ember color and the body is dark
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Mandibles "normal", 1 segmented pedicel
7. Distinguishing behavior: She acted like she was in a hurry to get somewhere! She was walking a straight path toward the busy road.
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: 3pm EST
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formica spp.?
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2. Date of collection: Sept. 13 2021
3. Habitat of collection: Urban area, but was found on a sidewalk along the sode of a park/field.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: The legs are a light ember color and the body is dark
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Mandibles "normal", 1 segmented pedicel
7. Distinguishing behavior: She acted like she was in a hurry to get somewhere! She was walking a straight path toward the busy road.
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: 3pm EST
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formica spp.?
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formica spp.?
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Pogonomyrmex occidentalis (1) | Camponotus pennsylvanicus (6) | Lasius aphidicola (4) | | Tapinoma sessile (3) | Lasius spp. (niger group) (2)
#2 Offline - Posted September 13 2021 - 12:18 PM Best Answer
Lasius aphidicola. She is parasitic and will need lasius host workers.
- NickAnter, UtahAnts and Arachnids like this
My journals:
Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/
Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/
#3 Offline - Posted September 13 2021 - 4:00 PM
Thank you!
Lasius aphidicola. She is parasitic and will need lasius host workers.
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis (1) | Camponotus pennsylvanicus (6) | Lasius aphidicola (4) | | Tapinoma sessile (3) | Lasius spp. (niger group) (2)
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