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[SabbyMae]

QUEEN 1:

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg MA
2. Date of collection: September 1, 2020 11:00AM
3. Habitat of collection: Lying motionless on my driveway. Surrounding areas are deciduous forest and grassy yards.
4. Length (from head to gaster): Curled up, she is a cm. I imagine she could be 15-18mm fully stretched. 
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black. Dark brown legs and antennae.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: She moves her legs and her antennae but hasn't moved at all herself. I'm hoping she is just stunned?
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

10. Images: 

 

QUEEN 2:

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg MA
2. Date of collection: September 1, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: Grassy back yard surrounded in deciduous forest.
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~16mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black. Dark brown legs and antennae.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Clumsy
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date:N/A

10. Images: 

[AnthonyP163]

Both appear to be C. pennsylvanicus. Perhaps a small, lucky accidental flight, or duds. 

[SabbyMae]

I suspected C. pennsylvanicus but wasn't completely sure because I thought their flights were done for the year.

[Kaelwizard]

The second one is extremely skinny! I would giver her some food.

[ANTdrew]

Probably a nest reject.

[SabbyMae]

I'll give them both a small dot of honey and see if the one makes it or not. Thank you for the help!

[SabbyMae]

Unfortunately the first queen passed this morning. Not giving up on the second one though. Even though she might not be mated.