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Lasius umbratus confirmation?

Started By T.C. , Mar 17 2017 6:52 PM

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#1 Offline T.C. - Posted March 17 2017 - 6:52 PM

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Hello, caught two of these under bricks in our yard. Spring isn't quite here so, these are from last year. Can anyone confirm lasius ubratus? Need more information, let me know.

#2 Offline Canadian anter - Posted March 17 2017 - 6:58 PM

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Looks like Lasius umbratus or Lasius speculiventris

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#3 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted March 18 2017 - 3:45 AM

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Definitely an umbratus-group species. Probably one of the darker ones like umbratus or speculiventris. Try getting a good pic of the gaster in dorsal view.

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#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted March 18 2017 - 4:51 AM

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Lasius speculiventris has no pubescence on the second gastral tergite, so assuming that she is around 6-8mm, this is Lasius umbratus. Lasius minutus would have roughly the same appearance in a smaller size (4-5mm), but with long standing hairs on the gaster. Measurements, always.

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