Best Answer James C. Trager , September 20 2016 - 3:30 AM
Nylanderia flavipes. This Asian species was first discovered in the USA near Philadelphia, and is now common in cities throughout PA and nearby states.
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Posted September 11 2016 - 3:15 PM
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1. Front yard of my house in the suburbs. Western PA, USA
2. 9/11/16
3. Mulched front yard planting bed
4. Queen is .15 inches or about 4mm, workers are about .10 inches or 2.5 mm
5. Queens are a dark brown, almost black. Workers have dark brown gasters, light brown thorax and brown heads. Shiny.
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7. Two queens found in nest.
8. Nest uncovered in dirt/mulch underneath a rock. Approximately two inches below the surface.
9. Unable to take clear photos.
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Posted September 11 2016 - 7:50 PM
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Don't sweat the macro -- even a regular photograph might give us something to go on.
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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Posted September 11 2016 - 9:14 PM
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Posted September 12 2016 - 3:34 PM
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I tried but unfortunately every image is this blurry. I think you might be right Canadian anter, they look a lot like Nylanderia flavipes.
Edited by Yuki, September 12 2016 - 3:35 PM.
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Posted September 16 2016 - 6:46 PM
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https://images-2.dis...8TMTjALhlQOb7rg
Hopefully these images are a bit less blurry.
Edited by Yuki, September 16 2016 - 6:49 PM.
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Posted September 16 2016 - 6:48 PM
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Posted September 16 2016 - 8:12 PM
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I agree with Nylanderia sp. Good call!
Edited by Batspiderfish, September 16 2016 - 8:12 PM.
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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Posted September 16 2016 - 8:32 PM
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I tried but unfortunately every image is this blurry. I think you might be right Canadian anter, they look a lot like Nylanderia flavipes.
I've never seen Nylanderia in personI agree with Nylanderia sp. Good call!
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Posted September 20 2016 - 3:30 AM
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Nylanderia flavipes. This Asian species was first discovered in the USA near Philadelphia, and is now common in cities throughout PA and nearby states.
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