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Tiny Black Ant in Socal

Started By s_tonatiuh , Apr 15 2023 9:48 AM

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#1 Offline s_tonatiuh - Posted April 15 2023 - 9:48 AM

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1. Location of collection: ((34.1394103, -118.9695612) Pt. Mugu State Park
2. Date of collection: 04/15/23
3. Habitat of collection: Riparian/ Oak Woodland
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Small size/ shiny large gaster/
7. Distinguishing behavior: Slow moving
8. Nest description: Small quarter sized founding chamber in clay soil
9. Nuptial flight time and date: Unknown

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted April 15 2023 - 10:18 AM

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Monomorium ergatogyna queen
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#3 Offline gcsnelling - Posted April 15 2023 - 3:31 PM

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Yup, what he said.


#4 Offline Manitobant - Posted April 16 2023 - 5:30 PM

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Do ergatogyna found solo? I was under the impression that most ergatoid species reproduce through fission.
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#5 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted April 18 2023 - 4:15 PM

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As far as I know, yeah, they only found via fission. With species as highly polygynous and inbreeding as ergatogyna, I think it's entirely possible that they have some queens foraging like workers.

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