Need queen ID from PA, USA

[Rafiredog]

Found a queen while walking around outside of Lancaster, PA. Really hoping it's not another parasite but we shall see.

Size: ~10mm
Location: Sidewalk, Next to Susquehanna river
Behavior: Calm, likes to sit still for long periods of time
Appearance: Red, still has wings

[Batspiderfish]

Looks like Formica sp. to me. Can we get more, well-lit views of the side?

[Rafiredog]

Looks like Formica sp. to me. Can we get more, well-lit views of the side?

Yes I will get those up tomorrow so be sure to check back I hope it's Formica though

[Rafiredog]

Still has her wings this morning but here you go

[Batspiderfish]

Thank you! This is something from the pallidefulva group, likely Formica pallidefulva.

[Rafiredog]

Thank you! This is something from the pallidefulva group, likely Formica pallidefulva.

Yay! I love Formica, but thank you very much for your help! You are the MVP around here