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[cfreidsma]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: West Michigan
2. Date of collection: 9/20/2023
3. Habitat of collection: suburban area on sidewalk
4. Length (from head to gaster): about as long as a C pennsylvanicus. I'd say 10mm or so.
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: na
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Has mole cricket like legs
7. Distinguishing behavior: Won't sit still for my pictures.
8. Nest description: na

9. Nuptial flight time and date: assumed date of collection

[Manitobant]

Lasius latipes. Parasitic species.

[cfreidsma]

Thanks, I was about to edit the post as I put down the wrong size. She is actually about the size of Lasius flavus at 7 ish mm