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
Need queen ID from PA, USA
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- Batspiderfish
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Re: Need queen ID from PA, USA
Looks like Formica sp. to me. Can we get more, well-lit views of the side?
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
Re: Need queen ID from PA, USA
Yes I will get those up tomorrow so be sure to check back I hope it's Formica thoughBatspiderfish wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:17 pmLooks like Formica sp. to me. Can we get more, well-lit views of the side?
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Re: Need queen ID from PA, USA
Thank you! This is something from the pallidefulva group, likely Formica pallidefulva.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
Re: Need queen ID from PA, USA
Yay! I love Formica, but thank you very much for your help! You are the MVP around hereBatspiderfish wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:49 pmThank you! This is something from the pallidefulva group, likely Formica pallidefulva.
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