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#1 Offline DanishGuy - Posted July 19 2017 - 8:15 AM

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1. Denmark in Europe was it found.
2. Date of collection: 19. July 2017
3. Habitat of collection: Found next to weeds in backyard
4. Length (from head to gaster):5mm (taken with a grain of salt)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black, wings broken off.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Abdomen flatter than normal?
7. Distinguishing behavior: Non aggressive, very relaxed when in shadow
8. Nest description: ?
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#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted July 19 2017 - 9:02 AM

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Lasius cf. niger.



#3 Offline DanishGuy - Posted July 19 2017 - 9:18 AM

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Lasius cf. niger.

Queen, right?

#4 Offline VoidElecent - Posted July 19 2017 - 10:55 AM

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Lasius cf. niger.

Queen, right?

 

 

Indeed!

 

The measurement is a little off; Lasius queens tend to reach ~8-9 mm.


Edited by VoidElecent, July 19 2017 - 10:56 AM.





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