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Best Answer Aaron567 , June 26 2020 - 2:09 PM

Tapinoma sessile male.

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#1 Offline SabbyMae - Posted June 26 2020 - 11:05 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg, MA
2. Date of collection: June 26, 2020 2:30PM (EST)
3. Habitat of collection: Crawling on a leaf in the street in deciduous forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~5mm (Moves fast)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Straight black with brown legs
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Frantically running (I would be, too, if I were picked up by a giant)
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

 

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#2 Offline Broncos - Posted June 26 2020 - 11:08 AM

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Pretty sure that is a male.

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#3 Offline SabbyMae - Posted June 26 2020 - 11:09 AM

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Pretty sure that is a male.

Yeah, I had a feeling. Any idea what species?


Edited by SabbyMae, June 26 2020 - 11:12 AM.


#4 Offline Aaron567 - Posted June 26 2020 - 2:09 PM   Best Answer

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Tapinoma sessile male.


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