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[JasonD]

Found some of these while mountain biking today; they looked like queens to me at the time but now I'm not so sure. Especially because of the small thorax. Regardless, I haven't seen this species around here so I'd be interested in knowing a little more about them. Let me know if you need a better picture. Thanks! 

 

Location: Santiago Oaks, Orange County, CA

Date: 4/14

Habitat: Trailside, California coastal hills

Length: 4-5mm

Color: Dark reddish brown/black

 

 

Edited by JasonD, April 14 2017 - 4:56 PM.

[Connectimyrmex]

I can't exactly pinpoint the species, but these are workers. Sorry.

[Canadian anter]

Formica sp

[FSTP]

Thank you for imbedding your photos, Yeah unfortunately those seem to be workers.

[JasonD]

Yep, that's what I figured. Ah well. Thanks!

[Martialis]

..Since when are there Formica in LA?

Edited by Martialis, April 14 2017 - 8:10 PM.

[gcsnelling]

There are a couple of Formica species in the L.A. area. But these aint them.

[dspdrew]

Looks like Myrmecocystus sp.