1. Location of collection: Placerita Cyn Park, inside nest at edge of dirt path and beneath rock.
2. Date of collection: 6/28/2015 10am
3. Habitat of collection: chaparral
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark chocolate brown with crimson shades, nearly black, darker gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Postpetiole. Dual Mohawk along face which is lined. 12 segment antenna.
7. Anything else distinctive: Nest was inactive and there was a beetle found among them. Outside the nest was a mess of debris and antibody parts. They seemed completely inactive until I moved the stone covering their entrance.
8. Nest description: edge of dirt path and beneath rock
GPS Altitude:501.5 m
GPS Latitude:34° 22' 43.665" N
GPS Lat (Dec):34.3788
GPS Longitude: 118° 27' 59.358" W
GPS Long (Dec):-118.4665