I took this photo in the evening, and collected queens, almost certainly this species, later that night.
1. Location of collection: sidewalks
2. Date of collection: June 7, 2022
3. Habitat of collection: pinon-juniper
4. Length : ? they are relatively large ants
5. Coloration: queens are solid black, workers are black and orange and vary in size
6. Distinguishing characteristics: ?
7. Anything else distinctive: ?
8. Nest description: underground with exit holes near sidewalks
9. Nuptial flight time and date: preparing for flight on the evening of June 7, with lots of activity at the nest entrances. Queens collected just after dark.
If it would help I can take a photo of one of the queens, but I'd rather not disturb them.
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Edited by Paulette, June 8 2022 - 7:11 PM.
