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Ant ID Virginia

Started By ANTdrew , Aug 27 2019 9:53 AM

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#1 Offline ANTdrew - Posted August 27 2019 - 9:53 AM

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1. Alexandria, VA

2. 8/25

3. In a native plant flowerbed

4. Length: 2mm

5. Dark brown head and gaster, lighter reddish in the middle. Shiny overall.

6. These were the same size as Tapinoma sessile, but were clearly different

7. Alate males were scuttling about the workers. Males were notably smaller than workers.

8. Nest: In soil and leaf litter.

9. Nuptial flight: They seemed ready to on 8/25 at around 7:00pm because lots of winged males were scuttling about.

 

 


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#2 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted August 27 2019 - 1:11 PM

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I have no clue... Looks kinda like Linepithema.....

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#3 Offline Ferox_Formicae - Posted August 27 2019 - 1:21 PM

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They're definitely some sort of Nylanderia, most likely Nylanderia bourbonica.


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#4 Offline ANTdrew - Posted August 27 2019 - 1:48 PM

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They're definitely some sort of Nylanderia, most likely Nylanderia bourbonica.

Interesting! Thank you!
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