Formica neoclara

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SeasonalityFound through May to September. IdentificationWorkers are ~3.0-6.0 mm in length, with a yellowish red head, dark brown gaster ad lighter thorax (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963). Metasternunum of this species has pilose lobes on either side of the median sternal cavity (Francoeur, 1973), is lacking erect hairs on the gula and scape (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1977).

Scientific Name Formica neoclara Habitat Found in open woodlands and grasslands, including urban lawns (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1977). Seasonality Found through May to September. Identification

Workers are ~3.0-6.0 mm in length, with a yellowish red head, dark brown gaster ad lighter thorax (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963). Metasternunum of this species has pilose lobes on either side of the median sternal cavity (Francoeur, 1973), is lacking erect hairs on the gula and scape (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1977).

Life History Not known. Conservation Not of concern. Diet Info Omnivorous but are also above ground aphid farmers. Range Found throughout much of western North America, and only extend as far east as North Dakota (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963).

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UASM335107 - Formica neoclara

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Canmore Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2009-09-07

UASM335186 - Formica neoclara

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Collected ByAcorn, J. H. Date Collected1984-06-07

UASM335187 - Formica neoclara

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Collected ByAcorn, J. H. Date Collected1984-06-07

UASM335201 - Formica neoclara

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2008-07-24

UASM335204 - Formica neoclara

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Canmore Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2009-09-07

UASM335208 - Formica neoclara

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Onoway Collected ByFry, K. Date Collected2010-01-15

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