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Ant Queen ID Assistance Request, Upper Penninsula, MI

Started By Michiganter , Jun 26 2025 2:06 PM

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#1 Offline Michiganter - Posted June 26 2025 - 2:06 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fayette, MI
2. Date of collection: 06-18-2025
3. Habitat of collection: hardwood forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): 7.25mm +\- .5mm (I know it says be accurate but she was constantly in motion while trying to measure)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark brown-black body, brownish-yellowish striping along gaster, legs and antennae fade to same colors,
6. Distinguishing characteristics: n/a
7. Distinguishing behavior: n/a
8. Nest description: found wandering solo
9. Nuptial flight time and date: unknown

I think it’s a Lasius americanus, but the only thing I’m usually right about is that I’m usually wrong lol

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#2 Offline Michiganter - Posted June 26 2025 - 2:08 PM

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Sorry this posted twice, can a moderator delete one please? When I tried to send the first time, I received an error that said my thread didn’t post.

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