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Camponotus (Subgenus Tanaemyrmex, New World Group II: fumidus) sp.
Camponotus (Subgenus Tanaemyrmex, New World Group II: picipes-fumidus) sp.
Possibly C. semitestaceus, consistent with size and color.
Maybe C. sansabeanus but it looks too small. Far to small for C. ocreatus
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Tucson, AZ, southern foothills of Santa Catalina Mountains
2. Date of collection: July 15, 2018
3. Habitat of collection: Sonoran Desert, 2400ft, foothills of Santa Catalina Mountains, mesquite trees and cactus
4. Length (from head to gaster): Queen 14mm as collected, 16mm as the abdomen swelled, minor (first) workers 6-7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Workers light yellow; queen dark head to light yellow abdomen
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior: Excitable
8. Nest description: Suspect under barrow cactus
9. Nuptial flight time and date: July 15, 2018 found on roadway early evening
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Tanaemyrmex
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus_fumidus
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus_semitestaceus
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus_sansabeanus
Possibly C. semitestaceus, consistent with size and color.
Maybe C. sansabeanus but it looks too small. Far to small for C. ocreatus
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Tucson, AZ, southern foothills of Santa Catalina Mountains
2. Date of collection: July 15, 2018
3. Habitat of collection: Sonoran Desert, 2400ft, foothills of Santa Catalina Mountains, mesquite trees and cactus
4. Length (from head to gaster): Queen 14mm as collected, 16mm as the abdomen swelled, minor (first) workers 6-7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Workers light yellow; queen dark head to light yellow abdomen
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior: Excitable
8. Nest description: Suspect under barrow cactus
9. Nuptial flight time and date: July 15, 2018 found on roadway early evening
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Tanaemyrmex
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus_fumidus
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus_semitestaceus
http://antwiki.org/wiki/Camponotus_sansabeanus
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