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Northeastern Michigan (lower penninsula) 7-7-18


Best Answer Batspiderfish , July 8 2018 - 11:44 AM

Leptothorax sp. queen; semi-claustral, loves to eat tiny arthropods. Mine get Drosophila.

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#1 Offline Jamiesname - Posted July 7 2018 - 5:43 PM

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Not sure if this is a queen or not. It stuck out to me as one because her abdomen makes up nearly half her body length. I also think that I see tiny wing scars, but she's so small I could be seeing what I want to lol.

Caught in Northeastern Michigan (lower penninsula) on 7-7-18, on my back porch around 5pm. Porch is located next to 50 acres of woods.

4.5mm long.

She's solid black, and shiny.

Temps today were mid to high 80s. No rain for past couple days. Fairly humid.

No nuptial flight witnessed.


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Thanks yet again everyone.

Edited by Jamiesname, July 7 2018 - 5:48 PM.


#2 Offline sirjordanncurtis - Posted July 8 2018 - 11:32 AM

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Could you give some side shots?



#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 8 2018 - 11:44 AM   Best Answer

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Leptothorax sp. queen; semi-claustral, loves to eat tiny arthropods. Mine get Drosophila.


Edited by Batspiderfish, July 8 2018 - 11:45 AM.

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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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#4 Offline Jamiesname - Posted July 8 2018 - 12:17 PM

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Leptothorax sp. queen; semi-claustral, loves to eat tiny arthropods. Mine get Drosophila.


The 'Bat' in your name must represent the correlation between you when an ant ID request goes up on the forum, and Batman when the bat light goes on in Gotham City. Drew needs to get you your own notification when someone posts an I'D request lol.

Anyways, she must obviously be Leptothorax muscorum according to the following post:

http://www.formicult...chigan +species


And thanks yet again, Bat. Next time I'm in Maine I'm going to have to drop you off a case of beer or something for all of the help you've given during my short time on this forum.

Edited by Jamiesname, July 8 2018 - 12:21 PM.


#5 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 8 2018 - 8:08 PM

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That's now Leptothorax canadensis for the time being. I believe Andre Francoeur is working on splitting this species up again. I think there are a couple other Leptothorax spp. out there, so I don't want to call the name unless I can see the traits.

Also, thank you for flattering my choice of nonsensical internet handles. :D


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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Black lives still matter.





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