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Queen ID - Altadena, California, USA (5/9/2017) (Dorymyrmex insanus)


Best Answer gcsnelling , May 9 2017 - 2:21 AM

Dorymyrmex insanus group.

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#1 Offline miwu - Posted May 9 2017 - 2:09 AM

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Hi, I'm totally new to this and hope I can get help IDing this ant. I think it's a queen. Thanks in advance.
 
1. Location of collection: Loma Alta Park in Altadena, California
2. Date of collection: 5/8/2017
3. Habitat of collection: Park. Queen found wondering on concrete near a dried swimming pool. On the other side of the concrete walkway are trees and leaf-littered dry soil floor.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6-7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Dark body, red/light mandibles
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Fast?
8. Nest description: N/A
 
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18426495 10155682768251111 888155406 O
18426144 10155682768216111 1961396740 O
18405714 10155682768221111 1705281573 O
18405536 10155682768206111 1126788334 O
18426200 10155682768211111 351319124 O
18379230 10155682768256111 2137873864 O
18378743 10155682768246111 1330482532 O

 


Edited by miwu, May 25 2017 - 1:48 AM.


#2 Offline gcsnelling - Posted May 9 2017 - 2:21 AM   Best Answer

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Dorymyrmex insanus group.


Edited by gcsnelling, May 9 2017 - 2:21 AM.


#3 Offline miwu - Posted May 9 2017 - 12:41 PM

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Dorymyrmex insanus group.


Thank you!




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