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#1 Offline - Posted August 1 2017 - 11:22 AM
1. Location (on a map) of collection:
Minot, (north/central) North Dakota
2. Date of collection:
7/31/17
3. Habitat of collection:
Kentucky Bluegrass backyard
4. Length (from head to gaster):
4mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:
Medium red
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior:
The group was traveling in a 6 foot line across my yard while I was watering some plants. I sprayed them with some water in an attempt to slow them down while I went to get a my phone/camera. They quickly clumped together at the tops of taller blades of grass. I'm fairly familiar with the varieties of bugs that frequent my yard but did not recognize this one. This part of North Dakota is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts that I can recall and was wondering if it is a variety not regularly found here.
8. Nest description:
N/A
I was unable to upload the pics/video, so I included links below:
https://drive.google...cmVoQzJZd2lkVWs
https://drive.google...bE1xQkpzNTBMSzQ
https://drive.google...X0o3dTM2QjZhalE
Minot, (north/central) North Dakota
2. Date of collection:
7/31/17
3. Habitat of collection:
Kentucky Bluegrass backyard
4. Length (from head to gaster):
4mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:
Medium red
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior:
The group was traveling in a 6 foot line across my yard while I was watering some plants. I sprayed them with some water in an attempt to slow them down while I went to get a my phone/camera. They quickly clumped together at the tops of taller blades of grass. I'm fairly familiar with the varieties of bugs that frequent my yard but did not recognize this one. This part of North Dakota is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts that I can recall and was wondering if it is a variety not regularly found here.
8. Nest description:
N/A
I was unable to upload the pics/video, so I included links below:
https://drive.google...cmVoQzJZd2lkVWs
https://drive.google...bE1xQkpzNTBMSzQ
https://drive.google...X0o3dTM2QjZhalE
#2 Offline - Posted August 1 2017 - 12:00 PM
Polyergus sp. on a raid.
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 - Posted August 1 2017 - 12:28 PM
Wow, cool find! Nice pics, too.
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