7 replies to this topic

[Wamdar]

1. Location of collection: Simi Valley
2. Date of collection:6-8-2015.
3. Habitat of collection: chapparal.
4. Length (from head to gaster):  11mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Dark red head and legs. Very dark red--almost black thorax and gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics:  
7. Anything else distinctive: 
8. Nest description:

 

[drtrmiller]

Camponotus modoc?  But I think someone disagrees with me.  Also, I'm not so sure about the accuracy of the stated size. 

Edited by drtrmiller, June 9 2015 - 12:42 PM.

[Jonathan21700]

Liometopum occidentale. I think.

Edited by Jonathan21700, June 9 2015 - 12:50 PM.

[WeatherAnt]

Liometopum occidentale. I think.

 

I agree, based on the size (I'll assume the measurement is correct). She also is very similar in size and appearance to Drew's queen from a few years back:

http://www.formicult...ty-ca-5-7-2013/

[Miles]

Camponotus modoc?  But I think someone disagrees with me.  Also, I'm not so sure about the accuracy of the stated size. 

Not Camponotus modoc. The stated size makes that impossible, on top of a body structure that does not match. I third Liometopum.

[dspdrew]

Definitely L. occidentale. They flew last night in other areas close by as well.

[Gregory2455]

No way! I am spending basically all day tomorrow anting around here at two different locations. I hope I find a few too!!!

[Wamdar]

Greg, my friend said he found another one of these, you're welcome to have one if you don't find another. I'll have 3 at this point with one with a large pile of brood. Hopefully the 2 new ones are fertile