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Seattle, WA August 19

Started By dirt_eater , Aug 19 2016 9:12 PM

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#1 Offline dirt_eater - Posted August 19 2016 - 9:12 PM

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LocationSeattle WA

1. Location: Seattle, WA Queen Anne

2. Date of collection: August 19

3. Habitat of collection: Sidewalk/ road median grass

4. Length: 4.5 mm

5.Color hue pattern texture: pale yellow/cream color on underside of gaster stripes of the same and darker brown on top. Thorax similar dark on top lighter on bottom head dark brown color. Iridescence of gaster seems to indicate fine hairs.

6. Distinguishing characteristics: Large and elongated gaster compared to body size. Also just a tiny queen! One petiole, no spines that i can see

7. Distinguishing behavoir: Nothing out of the ordinary from my limited experience.

8. Nest discription: I'm unsure as to what their nests look like as I haven't seen this ant before stumbling across their nuptial flight tonight.

I know the images suck i'll try to fins a magnifying glass tm

#2 Offline dirt_eater - Posted August 19 2016 - 9:33 PM

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I wanted to put this up as well just for perspective on how absolutely tiny these ladies are.

#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 20 2016 - 5:35 AM

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Brachymyrmex depilis.

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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