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Renton Wa August 8 2016 (Myrmica queen?)

Started By YawningGull , Aug 21 2016 1:10 PM

Best Answer Batspiderfish , August 21 2016 - 8:33 PM

Tetramorium queen, possibly driven out of her nest by a queen she founded a colony with; otherwise, this would be late in the year for them to fly.

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#1 Offline YawningGull - Posted August 21 2016 - 1:10 PM

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LocationRenton WA

1. Location of collection: Suburban Renton, in my neighbors driveway

2. Date of collection: August 21 2016 [I accidentally wrote august 8]

3. Habitat of collection: Suburban area
4. Length: 6-7 mm
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Long, skinny waist. At least one petiole. She's shiny. Her thorax has a weird texture, kinda rough but also shiny.
7. Anything else distinctive: She is really small and quite slow moving.

Edited by YawningGull, August 24 2016 - 8:00 PM.

#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 21 2016 - 8:33 PM Best Answer

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Tetramorium queen, possibly driven out of her nest by a queen she founded a colony with; otherwise, this would be late in the year for them to fly.

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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