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[vilmarci]

Hi, I am new here, just started with ants.

There was(is) a nuptial flight, tons of queens are everywhere in Almere, even in my own garden, I need to take care not to step on them.

I collected a few, a week ago, they just started to lay eggs.

I think, they are Lasius Niger. Can someone please confirm or correct me? For measurement, the tubes are 18mm test tubes.

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Almere
2. Date of collection: First week of July
3. Habitat of collection: city/parks nearby
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10-15mm

 

Image url below, I don't have rights to upload files yet.

 

 

Thank you,

Marton

Edited by vilmarci, July 10 2017 - 11:00 AM.

[VoidElecent]

Lasius sp. Probably Lasius alienus. I know in the States L. alienus tends to fly earlier than other Lasius species, this could be different in Europe, of course.

 

Thank you for clear pictures!

Edited by VoidElecent, July 10 2017 - 11:08 AM.

[vilmarci]

Thank you. Is there any special sign that shows they are alienus?

[Batspiderfish]

We need to see the hair coverage on their antennal scapes for starters. Aaaand, for future reference, ID requests need an actual measurement with a ruler -- it's easy enough to tell this is Lasius, this time.

[vilmarci]

Thank you for the feedback. Next time I will do that.