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Finally a Camponotus? Belgium 14 June 2021

Started By Just.J , Jun 14 2021 1:45 PM

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#1 Offline Just.J - Posted June 14 2021 - 1:45 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Mol, Belgium
2. Date of collection: 14 June 2021 11PM
3. Habitat of collection: Garden just next to a forest, calm neighbourhood, loads of farmland
4. Length (from head to gaster): about 1cm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: brown, not flat.
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:
9. Nuptial flight time and date: 14 June 2021

So long story short I've been trying my best to find a camponotus but so far only Lasius and Myrmica. I actually just ordered and collected a camponotus queen as I had given up lol. Was I too fast? Or am I completely wrong? Many thanks in advance!

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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 14 2021 - 1:56 PM

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Lasius sp, probably lasius niger.

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Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted June 14 2021 - 3:02 PM

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Lasius sp.

Edited by Mettcollsuss, June 15 2021 - 4:38 AM.

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#4 Offline Just.J - Posted June 14 2021 - 8:38 PM

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Great! It's official I can only catch lasius sp! I have like 4 suspected L.Niger only 2 look the same exact species so I was thinking maybe L. Neglectus?

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