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Summerville, SC ant id #2

Started By spytim , May 29 2017 2:55 PM

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#1 Offline spytim - Posted May 29 2017 - 2:55 PM

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1. Location of collection Found in a trailer park (creek/small ammount of trees around) in summerville south carolina
2. Date of collection; 5/29/2017.
3. Habitat of collection: trailerpark surrounded by trees/creeks with one or two fields
4. Length: measured 6-7 mm best i can give
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture:. Black all over
6. Distinguishing characteristics: none i can see
7. Anything else distinctive: moves slow and methodical, can't cling to surfaces well.
8. Nest description none
9 . best pics i could get

https://gyazo.com/d5...61ea49c0bf9fe8a

https://gyazo.com/c2...54dded6e6bd41fc

https://gyazo.com/cb...92bad5287d84643

#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted May 29 2017 - 3:41 PM

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LocationPhiladelphia, PA.

This looks like a Lasius umbratus group social parasite to me. They can be kept in captivity, but it's not easy! You should read more about it here, if you are interested.