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Black Garden Ant

Lasius Niger

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Field Notes

Description:

Large black ant, about 1/2 in long. Last segment is really long, so I'm wondering if this is a queen who just recently lost her wings and is looking for a nest.

Habitat:

Was found in the grass in our backyard.

Notes:

Picture was taken of ant in Wyatt's hands.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

That is most likely a lasius Niger queen.

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