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Ant ID (Hypoponera sp.) (Costa Mesa, California) (6-28-2014)

Started By dspdrew , Jun 28 2014 8:35 AM
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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted June 28 2014 - 8:35 AM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

1. Location of collection:  Costa Mesa, California.
2. Date of collection:  6-27-2014.
3. Habitat of collection: Urban/Suburban apartment complex.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 3mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  All brown.
6. Distinguishing characteristics:  Large single petiole node; No visible eyes.
7. Anything else distinctive:  Not a very good climber.
8. Nest description:

 

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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted June 28 2014 - 9:06 AM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

This is Hypoponera. My guess is H. opacior.


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