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Formica obscuripes or Formica aserva queen?

Started By T.C. , Jun 4 2018 9:28 PM

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#1 Offline T.C. - Posted June 4 2018 - 9:28 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Captured in Western Wisconsin, it just flew and had crash landed into the pool. I coincidentally was there for when it fell in.
2. Date of collection: 6/4/2018
3. Habitat of collection: Caught in swimming pool
4. Length (from head to gaster):ROUGHLY 7-8mm (I can get more precise measurements, but what I generally use for measurements was borrowed out)
(Need more info or better pictures, let me know. I am limited on my usual tools right know.)

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 4 2018 - 10:31 PM

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Formica obscuriventris, from the rufa group.

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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 T.C. - Posted June 4 2018 - 11:12 PM

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Formica obscuriventris, from the rufa group.

Not much information on founding, I'll have to some raw research to find the info I need.

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#4 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted June 5 2018 - 8:15 AM

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It should be no different from any other Formica parasite; 6-8 Formica pupae and it should be good.

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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