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[Jonny8040]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Southwest Virginia
2. Date of collection: 6.1.22
3. Habitat of collection: Sidewalk in suburbs on my way to work
4. Length (from head to gaster): around 7-9 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Reddish orange
6. Distinguishing characteristics: I believe this queen is a parasitic Lasius if some sort but very unsure.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Quick moving
8. Nest description: -
9. Nuptial flight time and date: -

This was the best picture I could get at the moment. Should be sufficient until I can get home.

[OiledOlives]

Lasius (Acanthomyops) interjectus queen. Hosts can be americanus, brevicornis, and other species of parasites.

[Jonny8040]

Lasius (Acanthomyops) interjectus queen. Hosts can be americanus, brevicornis, and other species of parasites.

Can they host any other Lasius sp? Like Niger, etc.


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[Manitobant]

Lasius niger is native to europe, not North America. Lasius neoniger on the other hand works as a host for this species.

[OiledOlives]

I have had the most success with giving claviger workers to interjectus queens. I have two solo interjectus queens killing americanus workers right know and an interjectus queen with around 25 claviger hosts that I am slowly adding. I also had an interjectus queen with 50+ claviger hosts a couple weeks ago that only died due to my impatience.