need help identifying these queen ants,
I found them under some cardboard I put out yesterday night, along with an LED black light and a white fluorescent board.
each is about 8 mm in length.
black, but I stressed one out trying to catch it and it extended its abdomen (unsure if I injured it), it kind of looks like a wasp now.
would love to know species so I can figure out when they flew and determine if their flight was last night or this morning.
help much appreciated!
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