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#1 Offline cfreidsma - Posted May 11 2023 - 7:08 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: West Michigan
2. Date of collection: May 11
3. Habitat of collection: raised flower bed in my yard
4. Length (from head to gaster):About 8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Idk I'm color blind. Looks black.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: slender
7. Distinguishing behavior:standard queen behavior
8. Nest description: na

9. Nuptial flight time and date:don't knowIMG_20230511_221835217.jpg IMG_20230511_221843217.jpg IMG_20230511_221844963.jpg IMG_20230511_221851747.jpg IMG_20230511_221937201_HDR.jpg

#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted May 11 2023 - 7:10 PM

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Camponotus (Myrmentoma), most likely Camponotus nearcticus

#3 Offline Flu1d - Posted May 12 2023 - 10:02 AM

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Camponotus (Myrmentoma), most likely Camponotus nearcticus


Looks like C. nearcticus to me




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