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#1 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted July 4 2017 - 4:29 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Greeley Park, Nashua, New Hampshire.
2. Date of collection: 7/3/17 (~1:15 PM)
3. Habitat of collection: Dense forest, under a log.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Uniformly dark gray, silver sheen on gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Postpetiole absent. Dealate.
7. Distinguishing behavior: She scattered when I lifted her log. She would try hiding in small cracks, leaf litter, etc. Lost her for a good couple minutes becuase of it.

8. Nest description: She was by herself (as a dealate) underneath a log.

 

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That's a lot of pictures. But I really want to know what this is.



#2 Offline Martialis - Posted July 4 2017 - 7:38 AM

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Formica sp.


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#3 Offline Runner12 - Posted July 4 2017 - 9:35 AM

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Formica subsericea looks like

#4 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted July 6 2017 - 5:17 AM

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I think my pictures didn't pick up the gaster's hair coverage too well. I'll get more pics soon.




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