new I'd Sept 2/2018 southern ontario

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MorbidBugg
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new I'd Sept 2/2018 southern ontario

Post: # 49221Post MorbidBugg
Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:51 am

So we had a huge nuptial flight last night these girls were literally everywhere I managed to capture two. Here's a pic of last night's hunt with a queen and male. Any ideas? Her size is between 7 and 8 mm

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MorbidBugg
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Re: new I'd Sept 2/2018 southern ontario

Post: # 49222Post MorbidBugg
Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:51 am

Better pictures of this morning will be uploaded
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Re: new I'd Sept 2/2018 southern ontario

Post: # 49231Post TheRealAntMan
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:26 am

Probably Lasius Neoniger as their flight are around Labor Day.
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MorbidBugg
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Re: new I'd Sept 2/2018 southern ontario

Post: # 49233Post MorbidBugg
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:31 am

TheRealAntMan wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:26 am
 Probably Lasius Neoniger as their flight are around Labor Day.
interesting, here are the pics from this morning to help with confirmation
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