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Western Wisconsin | Formica obscuripes Confirmation

Started By T.C. , May 24 2018 2:10 PM
formica obscuripes id request t.c. ant keeping hobby

Best Answer Batspiderfish , May 24 2018 - 2:48 PM

Agreed! The darker specimens have a unique coloration, almost like they are wearing black turtle-necks!

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#1 Offline T.C. - Posted May 24 2018 - 2:10 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Tomah, WI
2. Date of collection: 5/23/2018
3. Habitat of collection: Primarily pine forested area. The entire area is nothing but pine trees.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4 1/2 - 7 1/2 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Red head, and on some workers the red can extend halfway past the thorax. The rest is black.

 

 

 

 


 

 
 


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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted May 24 2018 - 2:48 PM   Best Answer

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Agreed! The darker specimens have a unique coloration, almost like they are wearing black turtle-necks!


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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 TennesseeAnts - Posted May 24 2018 - 6:09 PM

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Yep. This is F. obscuripes! My favorite parasitic ant!


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