Haha! I Suppose this is fair since I didn't directly state to send only queens,(unless this is a species not listed) but I have absolutely no idea how to identify this worker. I'm going to take an educated guess: Lasius murphyi. Probably wrong but eh this was not what I was expecting. But yeah, from now on send queens.Martialis wrote:But it does! It's a parasite and Lasius. From antwiki. I'll tell you the species in another thread or private message.Batspiderfish wrote:Haha! That doesn't follow the criteria!
I guess this is extra credit.
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You did, tho.Nathant wrote:Alright, so I THINK I've learned how to differientiate parasitic Lasius queens, (Thanks Batspiderfish ) but I need to see if I can do so without someone identifying it for me. So send pictures of any of these Lasius species without telling me what species it actually is. I will name the species and you will tell me if I was right or wrong:
-claviger
-latipes
-interjectus
-murphyi
-subumbratus
-umbratus
-speculiventris
P.S. Remember to send only queens, preferably dealates. Thank you!
This isn't any of the species in your list, but it is a Lasius temporary social parasite.
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.
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Oh, I guess I did. Well let's just try to forget about this ongoing disasterBatspiderfish wrote:You did, tho.Nathant wrote:Alright, so I THINK I've learned how to differientiate parasitic Lasius queens, (Thanks Batspiderfish ) but I need to see if I can do so without someone identifying it for me. So send pictures of any of these Lasius species without telling me what species it actually is. I will name the species and you will tell me if I was right or wrong:
-claviger
-latipes
-interjectus
-murphyi
-subumbratus
-umbratus
-speculiventris
P.S. Remember to send only queens, preferably dealates. Thank you!
This isn't any of the species in your list, but it is a Lasius temporary social parasite.
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This species and subgenus is found only in Eurasia.
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.
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I thought it was located somewhere not here. I know nothing about ants anywhere else other than a bit in New England, and research would be cheating in my book, (as I memorized everything I learned) so I've got nothing. No answer.Batspiderfish wrote:This species and subgenus is found only in Eurasia.
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Actually, I HAVE heard about one species in that area, although I'm not even sure if it's Social parasite: Lasius fuliginosus
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Ah, the shiny, jet-black social parasite of Lasius umbratus and other Lasius?
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Oh wow. So they are Social Parasites of Social Parasites? That's neat.Batspiderfish wrote:Ah, the shiny, jet-black social parasite of Lasius umbratus and other Lasius?
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Oh, sweet!!! I was not expecting that!Martialis wrote:Yes! You are correct!
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