I am focusing on Lasius(Acanthomyops) and other socially parasitic subgenera in the Lasiini, Lasius (Australius +Dendrolasius +Cautolasius), for my PhD project and am in need of specimens. I prefer specimens in 95% or 100% alcohol; however, I am interested in looking at all materials. In his revision of Lasius (Acanthomyops), Wing (1968) suggested that future work focus on male genitalia so nest series containing males are particularly valuable.
     These mainly subterranean ants are often found under stones or decaying logs/stumps in woods or field edges. Workers range from brown-orange to yellow and 2.5 mm – 5 mm in total length.

Please contact me with questions at:
raczkowski.2@osu.edu
office: 614-292-9794
cell: 614-403-1365

Please mail specimens to:
Joe Raczkowski
1315 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH
43212

Thanks!