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Queen ant ID Illinois, USA (August 1 2025)

Started By YellowAnt , Aug 1 2025 5:01 PM

Best Answer L.H , August 1 2025 - 5:18 PM

Formica subsericea I think

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#1 Offline YellowAnt - Posted August 1 2025 - 5:01 PM

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Location of collection: Illinois, collected around 12 pm today (Aug 1)
Habitat of collection: Suburban neighborhood, in my backyard
Length: About 11 mm
Distinguishing characteristics: Very quick

#2 Offline L.H - Posted August 1 2025 - 5:18 PM Best Answer

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Formica subsericea I think

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#3 Offline TheGamblingAnt - Posted August 1 2025 - 8:34 PM

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Formica subsericea I think

I agree. I caught 4 of them today up in Wisconsin. Saw a bunch of male Formica flying last night and tonight so the queens were flying today and maybe yesterday after all that rain we got Wednesday.