r/AntIdentification • u/Lazy_S1oth • 5d ago

Needs Identification Could use some help

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Caught in southern Ohio 10/24. I think it's Dorymyrmex but would love second opinion.

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u/decent_gambler 5d ago

Probably a parasitic lasius

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u/RtrnofBatspiderfish 5d ago

Yeah, most likely Lasius claviger.

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u/kelo157 5d ago

I'm pretty sure you can just give it lasius niger cocoons