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Zeeland MI - July 9 2017

Started By cfreidsma , Jul 9 2017 6:33 PM
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Best Answer Martialis , July 9 2017 - 7:13 PM

Tetramorium spE

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#1 Offline cfreidsma - Posted July 9 2017 - 6:33 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Zeeland, Michigan USA

2. Date of collection: Either July 8 or July 7
3. Habitat of collection: Indoors on my carpet. 
4. Length (from head to gaster): A little under a centimeter. Maybe around 8mm. 
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: None, standard slow moving queen 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Doesn't really care what I am doing. Once I fed her she ignored me taking pictures. There are what looks like eggs that she stays by.
8. Nest description: None

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#2 Offline Martialis - Posted July 9 2017 - 7:13 PM   Best Answer

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Tetramorium spE


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#3 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted July 10 2017 - 2:03 AM

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Tetramorium spE

Tetramorium spE


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#4 Offline cfreidsma - Posted July 10 2017 - 9:01 PM

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I was hoping I would end up with a Tetramorium queen :D I have a soft spot for the little guys. 


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