Attached are two photos of two ants that I caught August 30, 2020 just outside Trenton, NJ. They were caught on a patio near some tomato plants. I found them (winged, along with their siblings/partners) on the netting around the tomato plants.
I overwintered them in test tubes with cotton balls and distilled water, kept in the dark, etc.
Now they have laid some eggs (see photos) and will hopefully begin their respective colonies soon.
I'm not very experienced in ant ID's but from what I've found just looking around online, to me they look to be in the genus Lasius.
Am I close?
What do the professionals think?
If you need specific details on their appearance or more magnified photos, let me know.
(Thanks in advance for any responses I may receive)
Need help identifying queen ants (pics and info provided)
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Re: Need help identifying queen ants (pics and info provided)
GREAT photos! You are rite she is a lasius sp. Have a look at antmaps.org they can show you what lasius species live in your area.
My current colonies:
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]
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