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Queen ID 16/06/2016.


Best Answer Batspiderfish , June 17 2016 - 11:35 AM

Tetramorium sp.

Tetramorium caespitum
or Tetramorium impurum seem to be most abundant in that area. It might be easier to ID after workers arrive.

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#1 Offline DjuriniMravi - Posted June 17 2016 - 4:37 AM

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1. Location of collection:                      On the sidewalk on the embankment - close to river(but can be found far from river too), Croatia (central Europe)

2. Date of collection:                             16. Jun 2016

3. Habitat of collection:                       continental lowland region; ants can be found by the any sidewalk that have grass at the and of it.

 

4. Length (from head to gaster):         queen: ~0.6mm  ants: (I didn't manage to measure them, they are really small, and really fast)

 

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:      full black with few light brown lines on their gaster (abdomen)

 

6. Distinguishing characteristics:       queen: Head is almoust half size of a thorax 

 

 

Sudden summer rains are going on for the whole week. Wednesday was rainy and I caught the queen  at Thursday late at night. 

 

I hope it will be enough informations. Thanks for help. 

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 17 2016 - 11:35 AM   Best Answer

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Tetramorium sp.

Tetramorium caespitum
or Tetramorium impurum seem to be most abundant in that area. It might be easier to ID after workers arrive.


If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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#3 Offline DjuriniMravi - Posted June 18 2016 - 4:29 AM

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Tetramorium sp.

Tetramorium caespitum
or Tetramorium impurum seem to be most abundant in that area. It might be easier to ID after workers arrive.

Thank you for the reply. I will probably post an update pictures after (or if) workers arrive.

Have a nice day.






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