I caught these in the evening on a sidewalk, they were everywhere. I only had a bottle to gather them but as soon as I got home I separated them all.
Please help with the ID, need to also know if they need to eat while in founding stage and if they can have multiple queens per colony.
Thanks a million ant friends!
https://imgur.com/gallery/rmh52o9
Please help ID Queens
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Please help ID Queens
Ant keeper of:
1 - Formica Fusca
3 - Camponotus pennsylvanicus
21 - Lasius Neoniger
1 - Formica Fusca
3 - Camponotus pennsylvanicus
21 - Lasius Neoniger
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Re: Please help ID Queens
Lasius pallitarsis or Lasius neoniger. At this time of year, they cannot be identified without a view of hair coverage on the antennae and the teeth on the mandibles. They are claustral and monogynous.
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: Please help ID Queens
Here is a measurement and location pinned.
https://imgur.com/gallery/wpgH7dd
https://imgur.com/gallery/wpgH7dd
Ant keeper of:
1 - Formica Fusca
3 - Camponotus pennsylvanicus
21 - Lasius Neoniger
1 - Formica Fusca
3 - Camponotus pennsylvanicus
21 - Lasius Neoniger
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