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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2012 13:10:03 GMT 1
I lifted a brick to find this, a nest jam packed with what I believe are alate larva! ;D Sory about quality, I wanted it to be quick, as to not disturb them to much!
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2012 16:54:05 GMT 1
cool! ive never seen a wild colony before, not got the greatest eye sight tho, and im 6"7' from the ground haha
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2012 17:56:52 GMT 1
I find it interesting that Lasius flavus flies in mid summer where you are. In the US, this species flies in late fall.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2012 21:18:40 GMT 1
I'll be sure to check this area in the mating flights, I may get some pics of queens!
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2012 21:53:45 GMT 1
In the US, they're also flying at the same time as Lasius neoniger, the queens of which look almost exactly like Lasius flavus.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2012 16:20:09 GMT 1
cool! ive never seen a wild colony before, not got the greatest eye sight tho, and im 6"7' from the ground haha Lol Flavus colonies are quite hard to find, as they stay underground.
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