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Pale Ant? - Lasius
Copyright © 2008 Naomi Smith

Pale Ant? - Lasius
Brighton, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
August 24, 2008
Size: 1/4 inch +
This ant spent most of the afternoon excavating a hole in the garden. It is paler than most of the other ants I have seen around. Would like some help with ID please

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Contributed by Naomi Smith on 25 August, 2008 - 9:12am
Last updated 29 August, 2008 - 1:53pm

Lasius sp. (cf. Lasius neoniger) -female
See recent post by Lynette of a colony of the same species swarming. This seems to be the season throughout North-America.
This wannabe young queen has now mated and shed off her wings. The hole she's excavating is her new nest.
… Richard Vernier, 25 August, 2008 - 10:15am login or register to post comments

 
Lasius sp.
Thanks for your help Richard.
Naomi
… Naomi Smith, 26 August, 2008 - 8:12am login or register to post comments

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