please identify queen

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please identify queen

Post: # 41970Post cheetawolf
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:30 pm

I have had a lot of trouble identifying this species of ant, with many people telling different things.
does anyone know exactly what this kind of ant this is.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GPegGhrhqt4NtMh65v8pUcM-gISbejQD
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w5s13YKnDwWLWDSu9MXdXGgdPU6sO_W6
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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 41973Post Thorond0r
Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:28 am

How big are they?
First year of antkeeping, already enjoying it!

Currently founding:

Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus


Still hoping to find a Formica queen.

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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 41987Post idahoantgirl
Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:22 am

Probsbly not extremely helpful but either lasius or formica
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42003Post NKantsalberta
Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:17 pm

cheetawolf wrote:
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:30 pm
I have had a lot of trouble identifying this species of ant, with many people telling different things.
does anyone know exactly what this kind of ant this is.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GPegGhrhqt4NtMh65v8pUcM-gISbejQD
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w5s13YKnDwWLWDSu9MXdXGgdPU6sO_W6
Lasius sp. Best I can give you I am currently looking for this species as well
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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42018Post cheetawolf
Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:50 pm

Thorond0r wrote:
Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:28 am
How big are they?
1cm
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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42020Post Thorond0r
Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:57 pm

Probably Lasius sp. but can't say which one....
In any case i would seperate the two queens sitting together, that will most likely not end well no matter what species it turns out to be
First year of antkeeping, already enjoying it!

Currently founding:

Lasius niger
Lasius umbratus
Lasius flavus


Still hoping to find a Formica queen.

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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42022Post cheetawolf
Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:16 pm

Thorond0r wrote:
Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:57 pm
Probably Lasius sp. but can't say which one....
In any case i would seperate the two queens sitting together, that will most likely not end well no matter what species it turns out to be
ok, will do!
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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42024Post cheetawolf
Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:22 pm

NKantsalberta wrote:
Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:17 pm
cheetawolf wrote:
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:30 pm
I have had a lot of trouble identifying this species of ant, with many people telling different things.
does anyone know exactly what this kind of ant this is.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GPegGhrhqt4NtMh65v8pUcM-gISbejQD
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w5s13YKnDwWLWDSu9MXdXGgdPU6sO_W6
Lasius sp. Best I can give you I am currently looking for this species as well
when my queens have workers will it be easier to identify them?
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Channel name: Evador (please check out my channel that would be epic)
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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42026Post Batspiderfish
Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:29 pm

Lasius americanus is the only North American species from the niger group which flies in July. We won't be seeing the others until mid-August.
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.

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Re: please identify queen

Post: # 42031Post CashTheEntomoligist
Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:29 pm

Lasius Sp. Well If You Live In Europe Its Lasius Niger If You live In North America Lasius Americanus. I Hope This Is Helpful!
Keeper Of: Pogonomyrmex barbatus Queen 2x
Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr Queen 2x
Dorymyrmex Queen 2x
Dream Species: Pheidole Spp. (Big Headed Ant)

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