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Formica sp. ID. Ottawa, Ontario. 12-07-2018


Best Answer VoidElecent , July 12 2018 - 6:36 PM

Formica  cf. pallidefulva.

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#1 Offline rbarreto - Posted July 12 2018 - 4:40 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: West side of Ottawa, Ontario.
2. Date of collection: 12-07-2018 at around 10 AM
3. Habitat of collection: Sidewalk on the edge of a forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): 12 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark red head, orange/red thorax and legs, black gaster. Some fine hairs on gaster and head. 
6. Distinguishing characteristics: The pattern on her back is similar to that of Camponotus novaeboracensis.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Interestingly stays perfectly still when I look at her, but the moment I "look away" she goes nuts.
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Possibly today, no rain and this is the only queen I saw.

 

My best guess for this queen is Formica neorufibarbis

 

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#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted July 12 2018 - 6:36 PM   Best Answer

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Formica  cf. pallidefulva.


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#3 Offline rbarreto - Posted July 12 2018 - 6:54 PM

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I think you may have got it. Doctorant talks about the northern color variant here:

https://www.tapatalk...t6908-s160.html


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