I have three queens that I believe are parasitic. Two were found on the same day and appear to be from the same species. The third one I found under a rock. I managed to grab most of the workers as well.
First ID
My first guess for these two queens would have been Lasius aphidicolus (Formerly Lasius umbratus) but she doesn't quite look the same. My best guess is maybe Lasius subumbratus.
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Found in the west side of Ottawa, Ontario.
2. Date of collection: 2018/06/27
3. Habitat of collection: On the side of the curb by a deciduous forest.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 8-9 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Very light brown, pubescence on gaster. Looks like a much lighter version of Lasius aphidicolus.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: No odor.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Nothing out of the ordinary
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A
Second ID
This one looks like a parasitic queen but the gaster is much larger. My best guess is Lasius brevicornis (Formerly Lasius Flavus). I apologize for the bad pictures but she refused to stop moving.
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Found in the west side of Ottawa, Ontario.
2. Date of collection: 2018/06/27
3. Habitat of collection: Under a rock in a deciduous forest.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10 +/- 1 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Brown Coloration, Long Gaster, workers are tiny and all yellow.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Also no odor.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Drink any and all Honey I give them. Immediately laid a bunch of eggs.
8. Nest description: Under a rock, whole colony was at the surface
9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A
