hey guys i found this ant walking across a large paved area in my back yard from what I've found so far i think its a lasius niger,
the weather over here is not the best but I'm just keeping an eye out to see what's around.
i also found a lone green headed worker walking around (no photos sorry) so I'm keen to look into those ants a bit more the green colour was beautiful!
ill pre apologize on the photos its very small and hard to get focus on it.
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
2. Date of collection: today
3. Habitat of collection: pavement
4. Length (from head to gaster): id say 5-7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: all black with with almost stripes on the abdomen
6. Distinguishing characteristics: large thorax
7. Distinguishing behavior: rather active
8. Nest description: none found
9. Nuptial flight time and date: possibly now and for the next 3 months.
