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Best Answer AnthonyP163 , August 24 2020 - 9:05 AM

These are both Crematogaster, Probably lineolata or cerasi.

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#1 Offline SabbyMae - Posted August 24 2020 - 9:00 AM

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QUEEN 1:

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg, MA
2. Date of collection: August 24, 2020 11:00 AM
3. Habitat of collection: Side of the road. Deciduous forest with river.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 9mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark Brown almost Black. Very shiny.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Brown stripe down the sides of the booty.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Not the best climber. Not very active.
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

10. Images:

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QUEEN 2: 

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg MA
2. Date of collection: August 24, 2020 11:30 AM
3. Habitat of collection: Floating in neighbors pool. She has an extensive flower garden.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark Brown almost Black. Not AS shiny as the first one.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Can climb okay.
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

10. Images: 

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#2 Offline AnthonyP163 - Posted August 24 2020 - 9:05 AM   Best Answer

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These are both Crematogaster, Probably lineolata or cerasi.


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#3 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 24 2020 - 9:05 AM

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Both appear to be either Crematogaster cerasi or lineolata.


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Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 


#4 Offline SabbyMae - Posted August 24 2020 - 9:20 AM

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These are both Crematogaster, Probably lineolata or cerasi.

 

Both appear to be either Crematogaster cerasi or lineolata.

 

Finally something that isn't Lasius! Thanks :D


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#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted August 24 2020 - 10:04 AM

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Very fun species to keep. Good luck!
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