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Massachusetts tiny Queen

Started By SabbyMae , Aug 25 2020 9:44 AM

Best Answer Froggy , August 25 2020 - 9:54 AM

Myrmica sp.?

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#1 Offline SabbyMae - Posted August 25 2020 - 9:44 AM

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LocationFitchburg, MA

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg MA
2. Date of collection: August 25, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: Crossing a bridge over a small stream. Leaving Deciduous Forest and headed to my back yard.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black with some deep red coloration underneath.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: The booty is curving downward.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Calm. Can climb plastic very well.
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

10. Images:

#2 Offline Froggy - Posted August 25 2020 - 9:54 AM Best Answer

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LocationCave Creek, Arizona

Myrmica sp.?

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#3 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 25 2020 - 10:09 AM

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Myrmica sp.?

I agree.

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).

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