1. Backyard, on a kiddie pool.
2. Collected dead on 07.03.17
3. Subdivision lawn
4. ~5-6mm long.
5. Large, shiny gaster.
6. One petiole node.
7. Null
8. Null
9. Here you go:
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Ant ID Westfield, IN 07.03.17
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, Jul 3 2017 2:40 PM
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Posted July 3 2017 - 2:40 PM
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Posted July 3 2017 - 2:52 PM
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Lasius alienus
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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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Posted July 3 2017 - 2:53 PM
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Wow, really? I'd suspected they were in my yard, but they fly this early? I've always thought of them as a fall flying species.
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Posted July 3 2017 - 2:59 PM
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In North America, they actually only fly until mid August. They are mostly July fliers.
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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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Posted July 3 2017 - 3:00 PM
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Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for them.
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In North America, they actually only fly until mid August. They are mostly July fliers.
Does this also apply to lasius neoniger?
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Posted July 3 2017 - 3:21 PM
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In North America, they actually only fly until mid August. They are mostly July fliers.
Does this also apply to lasius neoniger?
Lasius neoniger start flying around the time that L. alienus are wrapping up, so that would be mid August to October.
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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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And now, let the Lasius apocalypse of North America begin!
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