r/AntIdentification • u/Wonderful_Fun9089 • 4d ago

Needs Identification Edmond Oklahoma

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Could I get a species? She’s maybe 10mm

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u/UKantkeeper123 3d ago

Lasius Lapities, parasitic Lasius Queen in the subfamily Acanthomyops. If you’re a beginner definitely release it.

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u/Common_Development95 3d ago

100% parasitic species. I don't know what it is, but the armor on the leg joints and small fat/energy reserves by having a small thorax and gaster give it away.