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Ant ID (Temnothorax rugatulus) (Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA) (5-6-2013)

Started By dspdrew , Sep 19 2013 10:13 PM
Cleveland National Forest Orange County California Temnothorax rugatulus dspdrew ant id

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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 19 2013 - 10:13 PM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

Location:  Off Ortega Hwy, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, California.
Habitat:  Oak forest, nesting in a rotted log along with a Camponotus colony.
Coloration, hue and pattern:  Very dark red, almost black head, brownish-red thorax and front half of gaster, dark red, almost black rear half of gaster.
Length:  3mm.
Distinguishing characteristics:  Appear to be monomorphic. Significant sized spines. Even covering of erect hairs.
Behavior:  Seen tandem running at times.

 

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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 19 2013 - 10:13 PM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

Possibly Temnothorax rugatulus according to Dr. James Trager.


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