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Huge Flight

Started By Kevin , Sep 20 2016 3:44 PM

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#1 Offline Kevin - Posted September 20 2016 - 3:44 PM

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Saw a huge flight in this field, caught about 10 queens. My guess is that the ratio of drones to queens was about 250:1, maybe more (if that helps with the ID)

Found them in South Jersey, on the side of street on the curb... Tallish grass and weeds. My estimate is about 1cm long, roughly the same size as a super major Camponotus pennsylvanicus.

The bottoms of their gaster is like a cream yellowish, some are a bit more yellow than others.

http://imgur.com/a/DgfUr

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#2 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted September 20 2016 - 3:47 PM

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possibly Lasius flavus, check images on google to see what I am describing.

#3 Offline Vasquez - Posted September 21 2016 - 5:34 AM

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Damn, only I can't get any flights here. Lol.

Nice catch

Edited by Vasquez, September 21 2016 - 5:34 AM.

#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted September 21 2016 - 5:42 AM

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Lasius neoniger

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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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#5 Offline noebl1 - Posted September 21 2016 - 6:06 AM

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I saw L. Neoniger, L. Umbratus (or similar parasitic), and I think L. Nearcticus (or similar) all either flying or considering flying last night here in Massachusetts. Didn't go out to look for more alates, as wife already not pleased with how much time I've spent hunting, plus have about 15 Lasius queens, so no need for more this season