Ohio-Kentucky Sightings

[Martialis]

It seems to be pretty good weather here in Indiana. Perhaps a nuptial flight day?

[dinoman9877]

I went hunting today. Nothing. I can't do more hunting because I have work. I think I missed my chance for the year...

[Mongo319]

Just found a queen in romney indiana about 15 min ago not sure if species can't get a good picture romney is about 45 min north west of indy lol

[Anthand1]

Do you have any suspicions on what species it is???

[Mongo319]

]No I don't I'm really new to this soo me identifying it isn't going to be good but I found it on my wood fence by my chicken coop it's a dark orange /black about 3/8 long the body is an 1/8 wide

[Mongo319]

[Mongo319]

Best pictures I could get sorry :/

[Anthand1]

It's probably lasius. I'm pretty new to this hobby as well, no sweat. Also, for others watching this thread, I want to know if collecting queens from their claustral chamber without any visible eggs or brood is ok. I found one of my lasius queens under a rock this way. Please let me know. Thx .

[dinoman9877]

Well most Lasius won't lay they're eggs until the coming spring so I can't imagine it'd be horrible...

[Martialis]

Best pictures I could get sorry :/

Sorry if I come off as rude, but I need a shot more focused in on the ant itself. From what I've seen, it might be a worker, Camponotus sp.