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[Metalstep]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Hanford, CA
2. Date of collection: 6/12/22
3. Habitat of collection: On sidewalk next to walnut orchard
4. Length (from head to gaster): unknown
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Reddish
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:

9. Nuptial flight time and date:

Collected at 10:30 am walking on driveway

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[ZTYguy]

Pogonomyrmex californicus. They are having their flights right now

[ReignofRage]

Not too sure how you distinguished this from the other species in the area with the picture they sent.

[Kaelwizard]

Not too sure how you distinguished this from the other species in the area with the picture they sent.

Flight time maybe? Do similar species fly at the same time as P. californicus?

[ReignofRage]

P. mohavensis is a possibility, it is thought that P. mohavensis flight times occur during this time of year.