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[mas]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: ARIZONA
2. Date of collection: MAY 10TH 2021
3. Habitat of collection: 
4. Length (from head to gaster): APPROXIMATELY 1/4"
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: RED/ORANGE
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description: 

9. Nuptial flight time and date:

 

[VoidElecent]

Looks like a Dorymyrmex bicolor queen. Cool catch

[Ferox_Formicae]

I second that, most likely Dorymyrmex bicolor, though I won't claim to be am expert on southwestern Dorymyrmex.

[mas]

Awesome, thank you both for the help

[ZTYguy]

yeah its D. bicolor. Really doesn't look like anything else.

Edited by ZTYguy, May 12 2021 - 10:55 AM.

[TennesseeAnts]

Dorymyrmex bicolor.

[PetsNotPests]

I agree with all of you, that looks like Dorymyrmex Bicolor. the only other species that she looks like is Myrmecocystus Mimicus, and they usually have a larger thorax and abdomen section.

[ponerinecat]

Why not smithi?

[NickAnter]

Looks a bit bulky for smithi to me. Also, bicolor is a lot more common. You will know she is bicolor if she lays eggs on her own, as smithi is parasitic.