Collected last year, now that she made it through a hibernation, thought I'd get an ID.
1. Location (on a map) of collection: Northern Illinois
2. Date of collection: August 2022
3. Habitat of collection: Suburban backyard
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: reddish brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Has some tiny workers, 1-2mm long
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Collected at a blacklight
