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East France, may 13th

Started By brgz87 , May 13 2017 6:11 AM

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#1 Offline brgz87 - Posted May 13 2017 - 6:11 AM

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I just recently got into ant keeping so I am not 100% sure if this is a queen, but considering the size of the torax I am pretty confident. I did my best with the pictures I hope the quality is good enough, thanks!

1. Location of collection: east France
2. Date of collection: may 13 2017
3. Habitat of collection: city parc, near a river
4. Length (from head to gaster): about 8/9 mm

http://imgur.com/a/Ubg9V

#2 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted May 13 2017 - 6:28 AM

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Looks like just a major worker to me.

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#3 Offline Barristan - Posted May 13 2017 - 7:55 AM

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Looks like a Lasius fuliginosus queen . It is a social parasite so the queen can't found a colony by herself. http://www.antwiki.o...ius_fuliginosus

Sometimes founding works by adding pupae of other Lasius species like Lasius niger.

Edited by Barristan, May 13 2017 - 7:58 AM.

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#4 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted May 13 2017 - 8:14 AM

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This will help too:

http://www.formicult...cial-parasites/

Very interesting, they look a lot like Camponotus majors.

Edited by Nathant2131, May 13 2017 - 8:15 AM.

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#5 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted May 13 2017 - 11:40 AM

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Agreed!

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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