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Black Star Canyon, Orange County, CA 4/15/2022

Started By LawOfOne1 , Apr 15 2022 9:21 AM

Best Answer Mettcollsuss , April 15 2022 - 9:26 AM

Solenopsis, invicta or xyloni Go to the full post


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#1 Offline LawOfOne1 - Posted April 15 2022 - 9:21 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Black Star Canyon, Orange County, CA
2. Date of collection: 4/5/2022 around 7pm
3. Habitat of collection: Hiking trail in the woods
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6 to 8 mm
 

Thanks for the help!

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted April 15 2022 - 9:26 AM   Best Answer

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#3 Offline LawOfOne1 - Posted April 16 2022 - 2:19 PM

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Sweet! Thanks for the ID!  :D 

probably should buy a bigger nest already haha


#4 Offline United-Ants - Posted April 22 2022 - 11:51 AM

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Looks like invita

#5 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted April 27 2022 - 3:26 PM

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Solenopsis xyloni or invicta most likley invicta cause they found in only in socal 


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#6 Offline ZTYguy - Posted April 27 2022 - 4:12 PM

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Sadly it is illegal to keep Solenopsis invicta in California so unless you would like a heavy fine then I suggest disposing of it via freezer.
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#7 Offline gcsnelling - Posted April 27 2022 - 4:34 PM

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Although I generally do not suggest color as a reliable Id feature, in this case I agree this S. invicta due to the dark color.


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#8 Offline T.C. - Posted April 29 2022 - 12:29 AM

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Sadly it is illegal to keep Solenopsis invicta in California so unless you would like a heavy fine then I suggest disposing of it via freezer.

Nothing sad about it in my opinion  B)


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