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Formica sp. ID please (Formica pallidefulva)

Started By AntsMAN , Jul 21 2016 2:18 PM

Best Answer Batspiderfish , July 21 2016 - 2:22 PM

Likely Formica pallidefulva.

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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 21 2016 - 2:18 PM

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LocationNova Scotia, Canada

1. Nova Scotia, Canada
2. July 21 2016
3. Wooded area
4. 12mm
5. Black with reddish/brown under side and legs
6. Long antenna, twice as long as head or longer

Found her walking to the store, carried her home in my fist. 28C, wind 10-15klm, Sunny,

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Edited by AntsMAN, January 27 2017 - 12:59 PM.

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 21 2016 - 2:22 PM Best Answer

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Likely Formica pallidefulva.

If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

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