Just wondering what species these are found them on a partial island by the shore on my journeys today.
Edited by AntsMAN, June 19 2016 - 2:48 PM.
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Random worker ant ID please
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Posted June 19 2016 - 2:47 PM
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Current queens/colonies
Camponotus novaeboracensis x2
Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2
Camponotus herculeanus x1
Formica sp. x1
Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)
Lasius neoniger x1
Crematogastor cerasi x1
Myrmica sp. x1
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Posted June 19 2016 - 2:58 PM
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Can we have more details please?
Especially the length.
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Posted June 19 2016 - 3:42 PM
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8-10mm looked like she had spikes on her back, her whole body had what looked like wrinkles all over.
Current queens/colonies
Camponotus novaeboracensis x2
Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2
Camponotus herculeanus x1
Formica sp. x1
Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)
Lasius neoniger x1
Crematogastor cerasi x1
Myrmica sp. x1
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Posted June 19 2016 - 4:22 PM
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is that a measurement or a guess? 
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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Posted June 19 2016 - 4:36 PM
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I don't have her here with me and I didn't have a ruler with we today lol
Current queens/colonies
Camponotus novaeboracensis x2
Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2
Camponotus herculeanus x1
Formica sp. x1
Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)
Lasius neoniger x1
Crematogastor cerasi x1
Myrmica sp. x1
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Posted June 19 2016 - 5:05 PM
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It looks like a Myrmica species, but their genus is a difficult one to narrow down without the right images and collection data.
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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Posted June 19 2016 - 5:42 PM
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Here's a better picture.
Current queens/colonies
Camponotus novaeboracensis x2
Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2
Camponotus herculeanus x1
Formica sp. x1
Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)
Lasius neoniger x1
Crematogastor cerasi x1
Myrmica sp. x1
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Posted June 19 2016 - 6:17 PM
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I'd want to look at it through a microscope to get an ID on Myrmica. If you have access to one, you can use a key to narrow it down from the four or so species in your area. A lot of it has to do with the ridges on the head.
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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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Posted June 21 2016 - 2:03 PM
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Myrmica.
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