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West Michigan 04/05/23

Started By cfreidsma , Apr 5 2023 7:07 PM

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#1 Offline cfreidsma - Posted April 5 2023 - 7:07 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: west Michigan under bark on a log
2. Date of collection: 04/05/23
3. Habitat of collection: under bark in a forest
4. Length (from head to gaster):estimating 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: I'm color blind. Looks shiny though.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: na
7. Distinguishing behavior:tried to get away from me
8. Nest description: na

9. Nuptial flight time and date:idk

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#2 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted April 5 2023 - 8:12 PM

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Not knowledgeable about Michigan ants, but looks like lasius neoniger or something similar to me.

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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted April 6 2023 - 5:43 AM

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Yeah that's a lasius species, likely either neoniger or americanus (probably the latter judging by the color)
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Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#4 Offline cfreidsma - Posted April 6 2023 - 7:47 AM

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Thanks! The consensus seems to be that it is neoniger or americanum on reddit as well.
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