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Lasius sp.
This is a tiny yellow ant about 3 mm (1/10-1/20 in) in length. Has tiny eyes compared to size of head (when compared with many other ants) and a back with a notch obvious in profile.
This nest was under a rock along a lake in the boreal forest of northern Minnesota. I gently replaced the rock after taking this photo.
Citronella ants are so named for the lemony odor they give off when alarmed or crushed. There were quite a few of the darker winged queens beneath the discarded brick preparing to swarm.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012
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