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Arvada, CO, 9/14. Most likely lasius

Started By Devi , Sep 14 2020 3:37 PM

Best Answer Ants_Dakota , September 14 2020 - 3:39 PM

definitely lasius. Lasius neoniger.

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#1 Offline Devi - Posted September 14 2020 - 3:37 PM

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I wasn't specifically looking for ants, so I suppose I found this queen by accident today. I'm programmed to lift all rocks/pieces of wood to see if there are any ants under it. I'm pretty sure she's lasuis, but just want to confirm.

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Arvada CO
2. Date of collection: 9/14
3. Habitat of collection: Dry, in some dirt, under a piece of wood
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10-12 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Brown legs, thorax, and head. Shiny hairy gaster, beautiful colors, brown and orange "stripes" for lack of better word.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Pointy gaster
7. Distinguishing behavior: LOVES to clean herself
8. Nest description: Under a piece of bark in some dirt.

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

EDIT: I apologize in advance for the awful pics.

Edited by Devi, September 14 2020 - 3:38 PM.

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#2 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted September 14 2020 - 3:39 PM Best Answer

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definitely lasius. Lasius neoniger.

Edited by Ants_Dakota, September 14 2020 - 3:39 PM.

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#3 Offline Antkid12 - Posted September 15 2020 - 8:13 AM

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Beautiful queen! I am hoping to find one this year.

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Ants I have: Tapinoma sessile(2 queen colony). RED MORPH Camponotus neacticus(now has pupae!), Tetramorium immigrans (x3), Aphaenogaster sp, Temnothorax sp, ~~Brachymyrmex sp.~~ possibly infertile , Ponera pennsylvanica, and Pheidole morrisi!