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Queen ID Please - 08-26-2016 - Massachusetts, USA

Started By noebl1 , Aug 26 2016 4:41 PM

Best Answer Batspiderfish , August 26 2016 - 5:15 PM

Lasius neoniger.

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#1 Offline noebl1 - Posted August 26 2016 - 4:41 PM

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1. Location of collection:                    Running along the laun

 

2. Date of collection:                            8-26-2016 around 8:20pm

3. Habitat of collection:                       grass yard surrounded by heavily wooded land

 

4. Length (from head to gaster):         ~9mm  

 

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:    Reddish brown, some striping on gaster

 

Lasius.... ?

 

 

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:15 PM   Best Answer

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Lasius neoniger.


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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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#3 Offline noebl1 - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:20 PM

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That's what I was hoping for :-D   Haven't seen any other's yet tonight.  Also a lot of the L. Neoniger colonies around here weren't doing anything tonight...  interesting.


#4 Offline Canadian anter - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:21 PM

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Maybe crypticus
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#5 Offline noebl1 - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:24 PM

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@Canadian Anter:  I'm on the east coast, and looks like they L. Crypticus may be more a western North American ant?


#6 Offline Canadian anter - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:25 PM

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@noebl1 I don't know my American geography :(
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#7 Offline noebl1 - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:28 PM

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@noebl1 I don't know my American geography :(

No worries :)


#8 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted August 26 2016 - 5:29 PM

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Lasius crypticus doesn't have erect hairs on the antennal scapes.  ;)


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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