Trying to get this identified - I'm 99% sure it's Aphaenogaster, but really just need to know if it's fully claustral, semi-claustral, or parasitic.
Thanks!
1. Location of collection: Caught in northern Illinois in the city of Rockford.
2. Date of collection: 9/1/17
3. Habitat of collection: Caught underneath a log in a small woods.
4. Length: Small, about 5mm or so - will post more accurate measurement if needed.
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Dull, darker red head and body with a bright orange, shiny gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 2 petiole nodes with 2 spikes pointing out on both sides of the petiole nodes.
7. Anything else distinctive: Nothing out of the ordinary - normal queen behavior.
8. Nest description: I believe the Aphaenogaster colony that it came from live in large piles of fire wood, underneath the bark.
9 . Pictures (I can get better pictures if needed, these were taken through a plastic test tube with a clip on macro lens):
Edited by ultraex2, September 6 2017 - 6:52 AM.
