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Massachusetts Queen 2 8/7/21


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#1 Offline Ottercl - Posted August 7 2021 - 8:47 AM

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1. Location of collection: Norwell, Massachusetts, USA
2. Date of collection: August 7
3. Habitat of collection: Suburban
4. Length: 12 mm
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Completely black and shiny, gaster looks striped
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Big tall gaster
7. Anything else distinctive: Very fast for a queen
8. Nest description: N/A
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Noon on August 7th

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Edited by Ottercl, August 7 2021 - 8:48 AM.

Ants for sale in MA: https://www.formicul...-massachusetts/

Keeper of:
-Camponotus pennsylvanicus
-Camponotus chromaiodes
-Camponotus castaneus
-Camponotus americanus
Journal: https://www.formicul...onotus-journal/

#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted August 7 2021 - 8:48 AM

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Formica, probably subsericea.
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#3 Offline MinigunL5 - Posted August 7 2021 - 8:58 AM

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Formica sp. in fusca group


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