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Worker ID formica

Started By AntsDanijel , Apr 27 2019 1:02 AM

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#1 Offline AntsDanijel - Posted April 27 2019 - 1:02 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Croatia, region medimurje
2. Date of collection: 27.4.
3. Habitat of collection: in the ground in a garden
4. Length (from head to gaster): 8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern, and texture: black head, thorax black little red or brown, abdomen black slightly transparent
6. Distinguishing characteristics: agresive
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description: on ground, no hight

9. Nuptial flight time and date: ?

#2 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted April 27 2019 - 7:55 AM

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We will need some close ups to get a solid ID.

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#3 Offline AntsDanijel - Posted April 27 2019 - 10:48 AM

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roll the die

#4 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted April 27 2019 - 11:19 AM

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Rufa group.

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#5 Offline AntsBC - Posted April 27 2019 - 5:50 PM

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Formica cunicularia, a member of the F. rufibarbis group.

http://www.antwiki.o...ufibarbis_group , http://www.antwiki.o...icularia#Worker , http://www.antwiki.o...#Identification

Wow, did this identification ever give me a run for my money. I don't think I've ever had a harder time identifying a Formica species, lol. The differences between F. clara, F. cunicularia, and F. rufibarbis are so slim it was quite the struggle to choose the right one.