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Parasitic Lasius?

Started By Ottercl , Jun 25 2023 2:42 PM

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#1 Offline Ottercl - Posted June 25 2023 - 2:42 PM

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LocationPlymouth County, Massachusetts

1. Location of collection: Massachusetts
2. Date of collection: June 25, 2023
3. Habitat of collection: Suburban
4. Length: 5-6
5. Color: Redish-brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics: One petiole node, very active

I believe this is possibly a species of parasitic lasius, but I’m not sure.

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted June 25 2023 - 2:43 PM

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Lasius (Chthonolasius), probably aphidicola

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#3 Offline Yourbasicantkeeper - Posted June 25 2023 - 4:05 PM

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Definitely lasius but i don't know if it is parasitic or not.

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