MD 10/16/16 7mm ID

[AntsMclama]

I think i caught a Lasius Claviger.
7mm in length
Redish hue to the entire body
Maryland - Frederick

Difficult time with the condensation near the *** SPAM *** to get the pictures, she wouldn't leave it!





Another mandible shot http://puu.sh/rPOhA/526f527f58.JPG
Another side/Eye shot http://puu.sh/rPOjv/73adb5a122.JPG

[Batspiderfish]

Lasius latipes, or possibly Lasius claviger.

http://www.formiculture.com/topic/3252-much-ado-about-the-founding-of-lasius-temporary-social-parasites/

[jsCoder]

Also think it's lasius, but don't think it's lasius latipes, latipes have a first thick legs, on the img queen don't have thick legs

[Batspiderfish]

Also think it's lasius, but don't think it's lasius latipes, latipes have a first thick legs, on the img queen don't have thick legs

A blunt petiolar scale is what differentiates Lasius latipes from Lasius claviger. Lasius latipes has alpha and beta form queens, with the alpha form having the robust legs.

Alpha form:


Beta form:

[AntsMclama]

Looks like a beta form to me, Heres 2 pictures i took.


took 2 extra, but i wanted to take these pictures quickly while i was feeding the others.

[Batspiderfish]

Pictures of the profile of the petiole are important, in this case.

[AntsMclama]

Think i need.. More light!


Hopefully those will get us a clear understanding. If not, i am currently fine with knowing she is a Lasius Social parasite that is either Latipes or Claviger.

[Batspiderfish]

Aha! Thank you!

This is Lasius claviger, for its sharp petiole.