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Ants - Formica
Copyright © 2008 Bo Z

Ants - Formica
Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
July 12, 2008
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Contributed by Bo Z on 9 February, 2009 - 11:05pm
Last updated 10 February, 2009 - 7:15am

Thank you Richard
for your detailed explanations. Much appreciated.
… Bo Z, 10 February, 2009 - 7:18am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Ants.
… Bo Z, 10 February, 2009 - 7:15am login or register to post comments

Formica sp. (pallidefulva group) - workers and brood
Contrary to most Formicine Ants, pupae are "bare" (i.e., last instar larva don't spin a cocoon) in this group.
Larger pupae, including both bottom right, are obviously male pupae.
This one species could well be Formica incerta.
… Richard Vernier, 10 February, 2009 - 3:51am login or register to post comments

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