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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted August 15 2015 - 11:03 AM

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Formica sp. of some sort.

 

Caught August 15 2015, 75F, foggy, Nova Scotia Canada, 10-12 mm.

 

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Caught August 13 2015   First one I caught.

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Edited by AntsMAN, January 27 2017 - 12:53 PM.

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#2 Offline LC3 - Posted August 15 2015 - 12:07 PM

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I'm 99.9999999999999999% sure this is in the Fusca group, exact species, not sure but definitely in the fusca group.



#3 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 9 2016 - 10:52 AM

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Still not 100% sure what she is?


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 9 2016 - 11:50 AM

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The fusca group is tricky, and you typically need to look very closely. Formica glacialis is common in this part of the continent. I'll try to take a closer look after work. :)


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

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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#5 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 9 2016 - 1:05 PM

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I'll see if I can get some better pictures, and maybe a video.


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#6 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 9 2016 - 6:41 PM

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She's looking like Formica subsericea to me. I think pictures of the head and the gaster will help solidify an ID.


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

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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Black lives still matter.


#7 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 10 2016 - 5:42 AM

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That's what I'm leaning towards. This is what they do then I try to get a picture.

 


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#8 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 10 2016 - 5:02 PM

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Here is the other queen I have in a test tube setup.

 


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#9 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 18 2016 - 5:16 AM

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Edited by AntsMAN, July 18 2016 - 5:17 AM.

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#10 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 18 2016 - 6:12 AM

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Are you posting the videos for the ID? Because still photographs are kinda necessary.  :P


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

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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Black lives still matter.


#11 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 18 2016 - 7:18 AM

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Just putting anything here that will help ID her.


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#12 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 19 2016 - 2:08 PM

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Are you posting the videos for the ID? Because still photographs are kinda necessary.  :P

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Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#13 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 20 2016 - 1:39 PM

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Quote: Batspiderfish: "The first two tergites of the queen's gaster are covered in silvery pubescence, she is not Formica fusca. Silvery pubescence on only the first two tergites suggests Formica glacialis, but if there is also hair on the third, and if the antennal scapes are longer than the length of the head, then she is most likely Formica subsericea".

 

Still not 100% sure what they are.


Edited by AntsMAN, January 27 2017 - 12:52 PM.

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Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






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