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Tiny Ant? Massachusetts


Best Answer gcsnelling , August 11 2021 - 2:57 PM

Nah, tiny parasitic wasp.

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#1 Offline SabbyMae - Posted August 11 2021 - 2:41 PM

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I found this tiny insect crawling across my computer monitor. Is it an ant?

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
2. Date of collection: August 11, 2021
3. Habitat of collection: Inside the house
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~2mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark brown/Black body, Brown legs.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Has wings. Doesn't fly. Climbs glass very well.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Calm and motionless unless I'm moving the container.
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

10. Images: (The white dot in the third image is just a spec of dust. Not an egg.)

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#2 Offline gcsnelling - Posted August 11 2021 - 2:57 PM   Best Answer

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Nah, tiny parasitic wasp.


Edited by gcsnelling, August 11 2021 - 2:58 PM.

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