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Formica aserva - female
Copyright © 2011 Ben Coulter

Formica aserva - Female
Baxter State Park, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
July 3, 2010
Size: 6 mm
I thought there was a hint of a clypeal notch.

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Formica aserva - female Formica aserva - female Formica aserva - female Formica aserva - female Formica aserva - female
Contributed by Ben Coulter on 12 March, 2011 - 2:14pm
Last updated 14 March, 2011 - 3:20pm

Moved
Yes, a shallow clypeal "excision". I'm about 99% sure it is indeed F. aserva, based on appearance and location.
And hah! Had to make a page for this species.
… James C. Trager, 14 March, 2011 - 1:54pm

 
Thanks
I was hoping that was what these were. I wasn't focusing on ants on this trip, and only took a few pics. I wish I had had a macro-capable lens at the time.
… Ben Coulter, 14 March, 2011 - 3:07pm

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