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#1 Offline Mau5 - Posted June 22 2017 - 7:00 AM

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Hello all. It's my first attempt of finding a queen so I'm not too sure about this one. Sorry about the photos. I can try to get clearer ones if needed.

1. Location: White Lake, MI
2. Date of collection: 6/22/17
3. Habitat of collection: Found running along the driveway with a grassy yard, surrounded by woods.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Tan orange, slight translucent with darker stripes across gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: dark spots (possible wing scars) on both side top of thorax, 1 petiole node, round eyes, stinger(?)
7. Distinguishing behavior: actively roaming.
8. Nest description: no nest found.


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#2 Offline Loops117 - Posted June 22 2017 - 7:06 AM

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Aaron?

 

Yes, that IS a queen. But it looks to be a parasitic Lasius queen such as L.claviger, L.umbratus or L.murphyi.

All of which require a pre-existing colony to found their own. This species is very hard to start.



#3 Offline Mau5 - Posted June 22 2017 - 7:16 AM

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Darn... That's what I was assuming. I released her where I found her. So the hunt continues! Definitely an ego boost though :). Thanks for you're help! Was just about to post it to the facebook group too lol.

#4 Offline Loops117 - Posted June 22 2017 - 7:34 AM

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haha, it's ok! Parasitic queens have gotten the better half of most of us.



#5 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 22 2017 - 7:50 AM

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Lasius interjectus


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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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