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[Mercutia]

Excuse the potato camera. I tried.

 

1. Location of collection: Toronto, Ontario

2. Date of collection: Sep 11, 2019
4. Length: 6mm from head to gaster
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Brown with a mildly orange hint. Matte colour with a slight sheen on the gaster.

 

Very reminiscent of Lasius murphyi but like darker and not furry. The gaster is very long and slim.

 

Edited by Mercutia, September 11 2019 - 5:21 PM.

[WealthyCow]

No help with the ID, but I think I was collecting from the same nuptial flight today   

So many species flew. I have one that looks like this, so following.

[Antennal_Scrobe]

I think that's Lasius latipes? I let mine go so I couldn't really compare them, but it looks very similar.

[VoidElecent]

Either L. latipes or L. murphyi.

[Mercutia]

Either L. latipes or L. murphyi.

That's what we're still trying to decide. Either way, cool find for me.

 

I've caught Lasius murphyi before though and I distinctly remember them being very very furry, particularly on the legs. So perhaps we should lean more towards L. latipes.

[Ferox_Formicae]

Definitely Lasius latipes. While also having far more dense pilosity, Lasius murphyi has much a much thicker femur and tibia than in this queen.

[Mercutia]

Thanks!