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Myrmica sp. ID

Started By AntsMAN , Mar 2 2018 9:19 AM

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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted March 2 2018 - 9:19 AM

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LocationNova Scotia, Canada

1. Location of collection: Nova Scotia, Canada
2. Date of collection: Late January, 2017
3. Habitat of collection: Small town
4. Length (from head to gaster): 10mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark reddish brown

Edited by AntsMAN, July 4 2018 - 7:42 AM.

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

#2 Offline VoidElecent - Posted March 2 2018 - 9:55 AM

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LocationPhiladelphia, PA.

Myrmica identification is essentially impossible without extreme magnification and comprehensive analysis, but you could check out a guide to help narrow it down, for sure.

Edited by VoidElecent, March 2 2018 - 9:56 AM.