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Queen Ant ID: New Jersey, 6.23.17

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Best Answer Batspiderfish , June 27 2017 - 7:40 AM

Tetramorium sp. E (AKA T. caespitum)

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#1 Offline Lenachka - Posted June 27 2017 - 7:19 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection:  Northern NJ
2. Date of collection: 6.23.17
3. Habitat of collection: Wooded suburb
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: black, shiny, slightly brown underside of gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: very thick thorax
7. Distinguishing behavior: NA
8. Nest description: NA

 

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 27 2017 - 7:40 AM   Best Answer

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Tetramorium sp. E (AKA T. caespitum)


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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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#3 Offline ultraex2 - Posted June 27 2017 - 7:43 AM

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I think that this is Tetramorium.



#4 Offline Lenachka - Posted June 27 2017 - 8:43 AM

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Thank you!







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