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Best Answer Miles , April 26 2015 - 9:22 AM

Liometopum occidentale.

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#1 Offline Wamdar - Posted April 26 2015 - 8:59 AM

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Maple log
Simi Valley, ca
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Large established colony, walking around

Distinct yellow/orange coloration on thorax
Workers were approx 6mm

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#2 Offline dean_k - Posted April 26 2015 - 9:03 AM

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I think it's either Camponotus or Formica. I am leaning toward Camponotus spp.



#3 Offline Miles - Posted April 26 2015 - 9:22 AM   Best Answer

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Liometopum occidentale.


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#4 Offline Alza - Posted April 26 2015 - 9:59 AM

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Liometopum occidentale x2



#5 Offline Wamdar - Posted April 26 2015 - 10:30 AM

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Sweet, thanks u guys!






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