Location of collection: On the pavement, near a tree that has grown through
Date of collection: May 13th, 2016
Habitat of collection: Underground, however I am not sure whether she was in wood or dirt
Her length from head to gaster is about half of a centimeter
Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black, with no pattern or color tints from what I can see
Distinguishing characteristics: Her gaster seems to be connected in the middle of itself, with a large portion of it positioned above her midsection, like it hangs
There are also tiny white specs, now, in her test tube setup and I can't tell if they are eggs, or ant poop...
Nest description: Her colony, what I thought to be Tetramorium, was in the middle of a nest move; carrying larva and eggs to a new home. A tree and its roots have ripped up the pavement in their home area, and they took advantage of the shelter
I don't have a magnifying glass, or the greatest camera, so I can't get a picture with better detail.
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