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Thought that the species was in one of those subfamilies. Whoops! Also couldn't find any actual pics of the queen.
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it's L. fugolinousNathant wrote:Oh, sweet!!! I was not expecting that!Martialis wrote:Yes! You are correct!
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Subgenus, not subfamily.Martialis wrote:Thought that the species was in one of those subfamilies. Whoops! Also couldn't find any actual pics of the queen.
The Lasius parasite subgenera in North America are Chthonolasius and Acanthomyops. Eurasia has Chthonolasius, Dendrolasius, and Austrolasius.
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No problem. That was a fun little bonus question.Martialis wrote:Thought that the species was in one of those subfamilies. Whoops! Also couldn't find any actual pics of the queen.
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Isn't L. fuliginosus in Dendrolasius?Batspiderfish wrote:Subgenus, not subfamily.Martialis wrote:Thought that the species was in one of those subfamilies. Whoops! Also couldn't find any actual pics of the queen.
The Lasius parasite subgenera in North America are Chthonolasius and Acanthomyops. Eurasia has Chthonolasius, Dendrolasius, and Austrolasius.
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Yup! Interestingly, they produce lots of citronellol, much like our Acanthomyops.Nathant wrote:Isn't L. fuliginosus in Dendrolasius?Batspiderfish wrote:Subgenus, not subfamily.Martialis wrote:Thought that the species was in one of those subfamilies. Whoops! Also couldn't find any actual pics of the queen.
The Lasius parasite subgenera in North America are Chthonolasius and Acanthomyops. Eurasia has Chthonolasius, Dendrolasius, and Austrolasius.
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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Anyone may still send pics of queens!
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Nathant wrote:Anyone may still send pics of queens!
Let me retry..
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I would need to see the hair on the gaster for this one, but for now it's L. umbratus or L. speculiventris.Martialis wrote:Nathant wrote:Anyone may still send pics of queens!
Let me retry..
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