Long Island, NY. Caught during a nuptial flight.

[LIExoticBreeders]

Hey everyone. I know this is a common ant found everywhere in NY. But, I'm trying to figure out exactly which species it is.
https://imgur.com/gallery/k1CqMxn
Thanks in advance.

[SolenopsisKeeper]

Hey everyone. I know this is a common ant found everywhere in NY. But, I'm trying to figure out exactly which species it is.
https://imgur.com/gallery/k1CqMxn
Thanks in advance.

Lasius aphidicola, temporary parasite queen

Here is antwiki page, she will need host workers to raise a colony(Should be listed on antwiki page)
https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Lasius_aphidicola

[LIExoticBreeders]

Hey everyone. I know this is a common ant found everywhere in NY. But, I'm trying to figure out exactly which species it is.
https://imgur.com/gallery/k1CqMxn
Thanks in advance.

Lasius aphidicola, temporary parasite queen

Here is antwiki page, she will need host workers to raise a colony(Should be listed on antwiki page)
https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Lasius_aphidicola

Those are the small orange/ yellow colored ants correct? Now, I find these literally every single time I go out on an ant hunt. Can I grab 20 workers from a different established colony and put them with her? And which ones will she merge with? Because we've got larger ones that are more orange in color, and smaller ones that are more yellow in color. (Both of these I thought this entire time were citronella ants)

[SolenopsisKeeper]

Hey everyone. I know this is a common ant found everywhere in NY. But, I'm trying to figure out exactly which species it is.
https://imgur.com/gallery/k1CqMxn
Thanks in advance.

Lasius aphidicola, temporary parasite queen

Here is antwiki page, she will need host workers to raise a colony(Should be listed on antwiki page)
https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Lasius_aphidicola

Those are the small orange/ yellow colored ants correct? Now, I find these literally every single time I go out on an ant hunt. Can I grab 20 workers from a different established colony and put them with her? And which ones will she merge with? Because we've got larger ones that are more orange in color, and smaller ones that are more yellow in color. (Both of these I thought this entire time were citronella ants)

I think they need Lasius neoniger or Americanus, but her species may work. I will list some helpful links for you below. Sorry, I assumed the antwiki page would list host workers. My bad.

Wikipedia(Look at worker picture)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasius_umbratus

Guide on how to raise parasitic queens(These are temporary parasites)
https://www.formiculture.com/topic/10702-a-thorough-tutorial-on-raising-parasitic-and-slave-raiding-formica/

Sorry for the links, I am very inexperienced in parasitic queens, and don’t plan on looking for them. I do believe you can give her workers from any Lasius species, but I believe you are supposed to put her at 60 F for a bit(Not sure read formiculture guide)

[LIExoticBreeders]

Lasius aphidicola, temporary parasite queen

Here is antwiki page, she will need host workers to raise a colony(Should be listed on antwiki page)
https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Lasius_aphidicola

Those are the small orange/ yellow colored ants correct? Now, I find these literally every single time I go out on an ant hunt. Can I grab 20 workers from a different established colony and put them with her? And which ones will she merge with? Because we've got larger ones that are more orange in color, and smaller ones that are more yellow in color. (Both of these I thought this entire time were citronella ants)

I think they need Lasius neoniger or Americanus, but her species may work. I will list some helpful links for you below. Sorry, I assumed the antwiki page would list host workers. My bad.

Wikipedia(Look at worker picture)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasius_umbratus

Guide on how to raise parasitic queens(These are temporary parasites)
https://www.formiculture.com/topic/10702-a-thorough-tutorial-on-raising-parasitic-and-slave-raiding-formica/

Sorry for the links, I am very inexperienced in parasitic queens, and don’t plan on looking for them. I do believe you can give her workers from any Lasius species, but I believe you are supposed to put her at 60 F for a bit(Not sure read formiculture guide)

Thanks. I will look into these. As well as do some more research tonight as well. I think tomorrow I'm gonna go and grab 20 or 30 of the lasius workers from another colony, and see what happens. I have 2 of these parasitic queens. So, it'll be interesting to see what happens.

[SolenopsisKeeper]

Those are the small orange/ yellow colored ants correct? Now, I find these literally every single time I go out on an ant hunt. Can I grab 20 workers from a different established colony and put them with her? And which ones will she merge with? Because we've got larger ones that are more orange in color, and smaller ones that are more yellow in color. (Both of these I thought this entire time were citronella ants)

I think they need Lasius neoniger or Americanus, but her species may work. I will list some helpful links for you below. Sorry, I assumed the antwiki page would list host workers. My bad.

Wikipedia(Look at worker picture)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasius_umbratus

Guide on how to raise parasitic queens(These are temporary parasites)
https://www.formiculture.com/topic/10702-a-thorough-tutorial-on-raising-parasitic-and-slave-raiding-formica/

Sorry for the links, I am very inexperienced in parasitic queens, and don’t plan on looking for them. I do believe you can give her workers from any Lasius species, but I believe you are supposed to put her at 60 F for a bit(Not sure read formiculture guide)

Thanks. I will look into these. As well as do some more research tonight as well. I think tomorrow I'm gonna go and grab 20 or 30 of the lasius workers from another colony, and see what happens. I have 2 of these parasitic queens. So, it'll be interesting to see what happens.

Only introduce 1 at a time! It can be dangerous otherwise, and note, she will always kill the first worker(Or so I have heard) to gain nest scent

[LaniLyne0106]

looks a lot like a Lasius Umbratus, might have to do a bit more research on the exact species. Ive read quite a bit on parasitic queens. Its best to gather lasius brood (larva and cocoons) and a few workers with it then have them raise up the larva. When they turn into cocoons give them to your queen. This is the safest way to get her lasius workers as some adult workers could potentially injure her in some way. Here's a helpful video on parasitic queens
https://youtu.be/Voj5lNlInL4

[SolenopsisKeeper]

looks a lot like a Lasius Umbratus, might have to do a bit more research on the exact species. Ive read quite a bit on parasitic queens. Its best to gather lasius brood (larva and cocoons) and a few workers with it then have them raise up the larva. When they turn into cocoons give them to your queen. This is the safest way to get her lasius workers as some adult workers could potentially injure her in some way. Here's a helpful video on parasitic queens
https://youtu.be/Voj5lNlInL4

I just have a similar species, I am not near familiar with species in New England. I do believe those are similar care requirements, correct?

[LaniLyne0106]

looks a lot like a Lasius Umbratus, might have to do a bit more research on the exact species. Ive read quite a bit on parasitic queens. Its best to gather lasius brood (larva and cocoons) and a few workers with it then have them raise up the larva. When they turn into cocoons give them to your queen. This is the safest way to get her lasius workers as some adult workers could potentially injure her in some way. Here's a helpful video on parasitic queens
https://youtu.be/Voj5lNlInL4

I just have a similar species, I am not near familiar with species in New England. I do believe those are similar care requirements, correct?

Correct

[SolenopsisKeeper]

looks a lot like a Lasius Umbratus, might have to do a bit more research on the exact species. Ive read quite a bit on parasitic queens. Its best to gather lasius brood (larva and cocoons) and a few workers with it then have them raise up the larva. When they turn into cocoons give them to your queen. This is the safest way to get her lasius workers as some adult workers could potentially injure her in some way. Here's a helpful video on parasitic queens
https://youtu.be/Voj5lNlInL4

I just have a similar species, I am not near familiar with species in New England. I do believe those are similar care requirements, correct?

Correct

Ok, wanted to make sure I didn’t majorly mislead someone

My species isn’t even on the key

https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Key_to_New_England_Lasius