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ID Reno, NV

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:38 pm
by Comnav24
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Reno, NV
Redish Brown with Grey gaster
Darted out from under my Armor box at a park
Fast darting movement with momentary pauses
No rain for several days
Size 10mm
I've observed these ants a lot as a kid, I think they're fun. Workers dart around with brief pauses before racing off somewhere else.
Had to use a small drop of honey to get her to sit still for a good clear photo.

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Re: ID Reno, NV

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:17 pm
by Pabloof7
I think it is a lasius sp.

Re: ID Reno, NV

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:27 pm
by Batspiderfish
Formica sp., most likely Formica aerata (claustral).

Re: ID Reno, NV

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:04 pm
by Comnav24
Batspiderfish wrote:
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:27 pm
Formica sp., most likely Formica aerata (claustral).
Looks right from what I found on ant wiki

Re: ID Reno, NV

Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:53 pm
by Comnav24
I have an update, she has five workers with another 6 or six about to emerge plus one massive brood.