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Ant ID pls? May 19 in MA


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#1 Offline MinigunL5 - Posted May 19 2020 - 9:40 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Near Worcester MA (in the US)
2. Date of collection: May 19th a little after noon
3. Habitat of collection: I found a big nest with brood under a few rocks. It was near a tiny forested area in my yard.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 3ish to 4ish mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics: They had thin thoraxes
7. Distinguishing behavior: None
8. Nest description: Some brood and a few tunnels under a rock

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

 

Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/gXuUT3U

 

A quick ID would be appreciated!

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Edited by MinigunL5, May 19 2020 - 9:41 AM.


#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted May 19 2020 - 9:41 AM

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You caught a Tetramorium immigrans worker.


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#3 Offline MinigunL5 - Posted May 19 2020 - 10:08 AM

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You caught a Tetramorium immigrans worker.

Thx!






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