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[SheepForgeBoi]

So I found these last summer and they are doing well but I still don't know for sure what they are. I thought they were possibilty Formica fusca but I wasn't sure.

 

1. Location: Southen England, UK
2. Date of collection: Summer 2017
3. Habitat of collection: Sandy pine forest with ferns
4. Length (from head to gaster): Queen around 7mm and worker around 4-5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Its very jumpy and sensitive to light.
 

 

 

https://imgur.com/a/CfEzIcQ

 

Sorry about the photos it was really hard to get a good photo of them because they move around so much. Can retry if necessary.

 

Thanks

[Phoenix]

Formica I'll say.

[SheepForgeBoi]

Formica I'll say.

Yeah I guessed as much, any idea which though?

[Barristan]

Your photo quality is unfortunately to bad to tell the exact species. Maybe this picture is going to help you.

 

 

It shows various European Formica (Serviformica) queens.

Edited by Barristan, May 28 2018 - 2:03 AM.

[SheepForgeBoi]

 

Your photo quality is unfortunately to bad to tell the exact species. Maybe this picture is going to help you.

 

 

 

It shows various European Formica (Serviformica) queens.

 

Id say it either fusca or lemani. Thanks