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Ant ID (Camponotus hyatti) (Santa Ana Mountains, Orange County, CA) (4-24-2014)

Started By dspdrew , Apr 24 2014 5:36 PM
ant id camponotus santa ana mountains orange county california

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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted April 24 2014 - 5:36 PM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

1. Location of collection: Santa Ana Mountains, Orange County, California.
2. Date of collection:  4-6-2014.
3. Habitat of collection:  Chaparral.
4. Length (from head to gaster):  7mm.
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Very dark red, almost black head, orangish-red thorax and legs, black gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Anything else distinctive:  Found foraging during the day.
8. Nest description: 
 
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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted April 25 2014 - 3:30 PM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

Keyed this out to Camponotus hyatti, and was confirmed by James C. Trager.


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