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West Michigan 9/20/2023 Large with shovel like legs


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#1 Offline cfreidsma - Posted September 20 2023 - 5:23 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: West Michigan
2. Date of collection: 9/20/2023
3. Habitat of collection: suburban area on sidewalk
4. Length (from head to gaster): about as long as a C pennsylvanicus. I'd say 10mm or so.
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: na
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Has mole cricket like legs
7. Distinguishing behavior: Won't sit still for my pictures.
8. Nest description: na

9. Nuptial flight time and date: assumed date of collection

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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted September 20 2023 - 5:35 PM

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Lasius latipes. Parasitic species.
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#3 Offline cfreidsma - Posted September 20 2023 - 5:36 PM

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Thanks, I was about to edit the post as I put down the wrong size. She is actually about the size of Lasius flavus at 7 ish mm




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