Any idea which species this queen is?
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Ant Queen Identification Help
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Re: Ant Queen Identification Help
Formica sp., most likely F. moki.
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Re: Ant Queen Identification Help
Is this one that is a social parasite or can start a colony on its own?
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Re: Ant Queen Identification Help
It's from the fusca group, so claustral.
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