Hello,
There was a nuptial flight today and I was able to catch quite a few queens
From looking through pictures, I'm thinking its from the Lasius genus. Any tips on differentiating the species would be much appreciated.
Is it possible to keep 2 or more queens together for this species?
Thanks!
Location: BC Canada
Date: July 3rd
Size: around 8mm
Lasius Alienus or Lasius Niger
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Re: Lasius Alienus or Lasius Niger
After looking at a few more of them, I'm starting to think they might by Formica instead
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Re: Lasius Alienus or Lasius Niger
I always have a hard time with Lasius and formica. This one looks like a Fromica Fusca queen.
Keeper of:
solenopsis invicta x3
camponotus sp.
dorymyrmex sp.
solenopsis invicta x3
camponotus sp.
dorymyrmex sp.
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Re: Lasius Alienus or Lasius Niger
Lasius americanus, which until recently was thought to be Lasius alienus.
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