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Mid Tennessee 9/14/2017 Lasius parasite ID

Started By FeedTheAnts , Sep 14 2017 4:42 PM

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#1 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted September 14 2017 - 4:42 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Mid tennessee
2. Date of collection: 9/14/2017
3. Habitat of collection: pool
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4-6mm, slightly smaller than pheidole dentata fo reference
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: shiny reddish orange
6. Distinguishing characteristics: slightly black wings?
7. Distinguishing behavior: none
8. Nest description: none

I want to know if this is A.tennesseensis

Edited by TennesseeAnts, September 15 2017 - 10:16 AM.

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I accidentally froze all my ants

#2 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted September 15 2017 - 6:08 AM

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I feel like an idiot, it turns out I was completely wrong, it's not even Aphaenogaster. It is a parasitic Lasius :facepalm:

I accidentally froze all my ants

#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted September 15 2017 - 6:50 AM

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Her colors really pop in that blue cup! Are the measurements accurate?

Edited by Batspiderfish, September 15 2017 - 6:51 AM.

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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#4 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted September 15 2017 - 7:34 AM

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Her colors really pop in that blue cup! Are the measurements accurate?

Yes, she is smaller than others of the same species. What do I do with her?

I accidentally froze all my ants

#5 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted September 15 2017 - 11:57 AM

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http://www.formicult...cial-parasites/

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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#6 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted September 15 2017 - 12:20 PM

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I've gone and collected some Lasius workers of a different species and pre killed one and gave it to the queen. I'll be introducing them to each other later. It looks to me like she is in the sub-genus Acanthomyops

I accidentally froze all my ants