Best Answer James C. Trager , September 2 2015 - 4:55 AM
Lasius nearcticus is flying in the northeast around now, and this looks like it. A clearly focused view of the maxillary palps, dangly bits on the underside of the head, would be needed to confirm whether it's this or some other Lasius.
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Posted September 1 2015 - 6:02 PM
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Location of collection: State College, PA. Suburban driveway.
Date of collection: 08/27/15
Habitat of collection: My driveway in the suburbs of State College, PA
Length: See pics for scale
... Lasius something or other?
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Posted September 1 2015 - 6:09 PM
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Maybe a Formica sp? I have no clue.
Edited by LC3, September 1 2015 - 6:48 PM.
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Posted September 2 2015 - 4:34 AM
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She's missing a leg too. I hope I didn't do that while capturing/transfering her. Maybe this is a common problem? I shouldn't expect this to impact her much, right?
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Posted September 2 2015 - 4:55 AM
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Lasius nearcticus is flying in the northeast around now, and this looks like it. A clearly focused view of the maxillary palps, dangly bits on the underside of the head, would be needed to confirm whether it's this or some other Lasius.
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