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Worker ID Arenac County Michigan (lower penninsula) 9-9-18

Started By Jamiesname , Sep 9 2018 3:21 PM

Best Answer AntsAreUs , September 9 2018 - 5:09 PM

Monomorium minimum

Edit - I've been looking for ages around here and never found them. I'm just south of you.

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#1 Offline Jamiesname - Posted September 9 2018 - 3:21 PM

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Location: Arenac County Michigan (lower penninsula) 9-9-18.

Size:1mm - 1.5mm

Color: Black

Habitat: Grassy area in full sun with sandy soil. Found in a small sandy open spot.

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Edited by Jamiesname, September 9 2018 - 3:38 PM.

#2 Offline Major - Posted September 9 2018 - 3:58 PM

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If it's that small then probably Pheidole

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#3 Offline Jamiesname - Posted September 9 2018 - 4:07 PM

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If it's that small then probably Pheidole

That was my original thought also. I'm glad someone else besides me mentioned it.

#4 Offline Major - Posted September 9 2018 - 4:26 PM

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Yeah, and I've heard that they like to nest in sandy areas.

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#5 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted September 9 2018 - 5:09 PM Best Answer

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Monomorium minimum

Edit - I've been looking for ages around here and never found them. I'm just south of you.

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#6 Offline Major - Posted September 9 2018 - 5:14 PM

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Don't judge my Phediole ID, never seen them or Monomorium in my life.

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#7 Offline Jamiesname - Posted September 9 2018 - 5:22 PM

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Monomorium minimum

Edit - I've been looking for ages around here and never found them. I'm just south of you.

Yeah, that's me with a Pheidole sp. I had my hopes up with this one. I guess I'll keep searching. I read that MSU had confirmed them somewhere in Arenac County.