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Ant ID (Formica sp.) (Santa Paula, CA) (1-19-15)

Started By Gregory2455 , Jan 19 2015 10:58 PM

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#1 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted January 19 2015 - 10:58 PM

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1. Location of collection: Directly from colony.
2. Date of collection: 1-19-2015
3. Habitat of collection: Creek Bed.
4. Length (from head to gaster): Not measured. (Sorry! :( It was a fast ant!)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Very fast.
7. Nest description: Under a rock.

 


#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted January 20 2015 - 8:12 AM

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It does look like Formica aerata like you suggested, but all the records are in Central California and up.


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#3 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted January 20 2015 - 12:21 PM

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Well... It was decently close to the mountains where I found this.f

#4 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted July 13 2015 - 3:43 AM

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I know this is old, but looking back at this one my curiosity for what it is was sparked again, so I'm giving this thread a bump. :P


#5 Offline dspdrew - Posted July 13 2015 - 6:55 AM

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I don't think we are going to know without microscope pictures.


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#6 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted July 13 2015 - 2:21 PM

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Alright then, the next time I go up there I will collect some.


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