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Formica

Formica

(Science: entomology) a Linnaean genus of hymenopterous insects, including the common ants.

See: ant.

Origin: L, an ant.


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Long Live Her Majesty the Queen!

... there. Recently I have seen (and heard) Her Highness burrowing... please tell me that's a good sign! I did some research and I belive she is a Formica Fusca. I'm not certain. It is possible, actually, that she may be a Camponotus Pennsylvanicus (carpenter ant), on account of her large-ish size. ...

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by helpmyqueen
Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:27 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: ant queen
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