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Help ID Ant species Eastern Massachusetts


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#1 Offline aheyer - Posted August 11 2023 - 4:15 PM

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This seems to be another ant in the genus Formica, not sure on species.

1. Hopkinton Massachusetts
2. Friday August 11th afternoon
3. Queen was collected on a sidewalk at a park. Mostly grass and occasional tree around the park, and forested area bordering the park.
4. About 15 mm long
5. Black head and thorax. Mostly black large gaster with silver/clear lines along gaster.

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted August 11 2023 - 7:28 PM

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Formica fusca group, most likely subsericea




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