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Denver CO USA 8-9-22

Started By Nogbert , Aug 9 2022 3:54 AM

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#1 Offline Nogbert - Posted August 9 2022 - 3:54 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: denver co outskirts
2. Date of collection: ~7-1-22
3. Habitat of collection: urban residential neighborhood (semi-wooded)
4. Length (from head to gaster): will update this info when I’m out of bed
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: reddish brown, shiny texture
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:
9. Nuptial flight time and date: early July

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted August 9 2022 - 4:11 AM

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Formica pallidefulva-group. Probably F. pallidefulva, maybe F. incerta.

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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted August 9 2022 - 7:12 AM

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I didn’t think pallidefulva group were found that far west. Perhaps its a neogagates group species?

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

#4 Offline Nogbert - Posted August 9 2022 - 7:55 AM

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I've really been itching to invest in a good dissection/binocular microscope for many years... maybe now is the time. according to antweb F. pallidefulva is commonly found in CO

#5 Offline Manitobant - Posted August 9 2022 - 8:18 AM

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Well i guess i learned something new today. I didn’t think pallidefulva was found that far west but according to antmaps it is. Your queen definitely looks to be F. pallidefulva.