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[lpst]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: 13mi south of Bakersfield (see photo)
2. Date of collection: 7/12/2019
3. Habitat of collection: asphalt lot on cement walkway
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4-5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: appears black but is slightly ruddy brown glossy, Gaster segments lighter color on edges, possible hair on gaster or damaged?
6. Distinguishing characteristics: triangular head moves quickly
7. Distinguishing behavior: wants to burrow but is content in a dark test tube.
8. Nest description: I first had the test tube attached to an out world to try and observe her, she likes to roam alot, I decided to put her in the test tube for safty and stress.
9. Nuptial flight time and date: unknown, she was found with two others like her, one died, one got away
[Images of ant] unable to upload them for some reason, i will try in a separate post or I may have to make into town tomorrow with my computer and use the Internet, I'm restricted to cellular at the moment.

[Images of nest]

[Images of habitat]

[lpst]

I’m sorry everyone, Keep getting an Error message saying I’m not permitted to upload this type of file. I’m not sure what the deal is so I’ll try and upload photos when I can get to civilization.

[dspdrew]

Please read the pinned topics. One of them explains how to post images on a forum.

 

http://www.formicult...hotos-properly/

[NickAnter]

What time of day was it found?

[lpst]

Ok I was able to get into town with my laptop. This was the best photo I could get of her.

 

Drew -  Thanks, I think it was just my phone, I live in the middle of nowhere and its my only form of connection and that's iffy on most days.

 

Nick -  I found her between 9:30-10pm on the sidewalk under a light.  

 

 

[lpst]

Caught another one tonight close to the same place around the same time 9:30ish in a plastic cup sitting by my Bonsai trees. I also rechecked size and they are both about 4-5mm

Edited by lpst, July 15 2019 - 1:52 PM.

[dspdrew]

Looks like Dorymyrmex insanus. nurbs is gonna be jealous.

[lpst]

Looks like Dorymyrmex insanus. nurbs is gonna be jealous.

Cool! Thank you! I have two maybe some trades are in order 🤔

Edited by lpst, July 15 2019 - 12:05 AM.

[NickAnter]

This seems too small for Dorymyrmex insanus.

[nurbs]

Looks like Dorymyrmex insanus. nurbs is gonna be jealous.

 

You kids get all the awesome ants. Nothing that amazing ever happens to me.

[dspdrew]

 

Looks like Dorymyrmex insanus. nurbs is gonna be jealous.

 

You kids get all the awesome ants. Nothing that amazing ever happens to me.

 

 

[dspdrew]

This seems too small for Dorymyrmex insanus.

 

You are right. I could have sworn it said 6-8 mm when I looked at it. Maybe it was a different ID thread, or maybe i was half asleep. It's probably Brachymyrmex or Nylanderia.

[lpst]

This seems too small for Dorymyrmex insanus.

You are right. I could have sworn it said 6-8 mm when I looked at it. Maybe it was a different ID thread, or maybe i was half asleep. It's probably Brachymyrmex or Nylanderia.

I updated it when I got a better measurement of them, both are 4-5mm one slightly larger than the other but both are within that measurement. What would be the best care for them? Do all of those species have the same care requirements?

Edited by lpst, July 15 2019 - 1:52 PM.

[dspdrew]

I updated it when I got a better measurement of them, both are 4-5mm one slightly larger than the other but both are within that measurement. What would be the best care for them? Do all of those species have the same care requirements

 

Ahh, now I know I'm not crazy. Yes, same care requirements.