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Mid Atlantic Ant(?) ID Request

Started By sterlinggold , Aug 9 2024 2:17 PM

Best Answer ANTdrew , August 9 2024 - 3:40 PM

Maybe Ceratina? Need better measurements, though. Go to the full post

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#1 Offline sterlinggold - Posted August 9 2024 - 2:17 PM

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Hi experts, I'm not sure if this is an ant given the wings. It's about the same size as a turf ant, the wire in the picture is 0.5mm wide.

I put it in the freezer for a few min to stop it moving, hence the moisture on the back.

Thank you!

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#2 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted August 9 2024 - 2:21 PM

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I believe that may be a wasp.

If you put it in the freezer and it stopped moving it may be dead. Never put insects in the freezer without intent to kill.

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