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[brian]

1. Location of collection: Hobart, Indiana, United states
2. Date of collection: May, 22, 2021
3. Habitat of collection: Grassy backyard with lots of pine and oak trees and summer flowers  {Like you imagine grandmothers perfect summer yard}
4. Length (from head to gaster): . About 1 centimeter or just about the length of a new eraser on a pencil
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Glossy brown with hints of red
6. Distinguishing characteristics: ???
7. Distinguishing behavior: Unknown
8. Nest description: Unknown

9. Nuptial flight time and date: 11pm on May, 22 is when i found her walking around looking for a spot to start her nest.

 

 

20210522_233309 by Nick Knight, on Flickr

20210522_233151 by Nick Knight, on Flickr

 

20210522_233130 by Nick Knight, on Flickr

 

20210522_233040 by Nick Knight, on Flickr

 

[VoidElecent]

Myrmentoma group Camponotus queen. Either C. nearcticus or C. caryae; we will probably need stronger magnification to determine the exact species.

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[brian]

Myrmentoma group Camponotus queen. Either C. nearcticus or C. caryae; we will probably need stronger magnification to determine the exact species.
Thank you for using the template, it is appreciated

Thank you for your help.
The template helps everyone and makes sense. I don't know why people don't use it.