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Another hello from Southern California

Started By Abednego , Sep 14 2014 8:36 PM

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#1 Offline Abednego - Posted September 14 2014 - 8:36 PM

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Greetings from Southern California (Riverside).  I am a newbie to this group and looking forward to learning more from all of you.  My first anting trip was last week and we had a great time.  Looking forward to more.  Can anyone direct me to a good ant key for Southern California area? 


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#2 Offline Alza - Posted September 14 2014 - 9:31 PM

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I'm in california, "The valley" if you don't know its also southern california. well mate, i can direct you to quite a few areas. First being "The valley" we have species like solenopsis xyloni, Pogonomyrmex subnitidus, Solenopsis Invicta, Solenopsis Molesta, Liometopum Luctuosum, argentine ants, Formica Moki, and so on.


#3 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 14 2014 - 11:11 PM

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Welcome. I don't know of anything that only includes all ants in Southern California, but I can link you to some Southwest keys for specific genera.


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#4 Offline Crystals - Posted September 15 2014 - 6:27 AM

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Welcome.  :)


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#5 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted September 15 2014 - 2:23 PM

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I notice you made your introduction now, but have been a member for a month or so now, you could have made some of this year's final mating flights in the desert!  :(


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#6 Offline Alza - Posted September 16 2014 - 6:10 AM

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there's still some...rarely 

 

Colei flys in october :)


Edited by dspdrew, September 16 2014 - 6:56 AM.
Fixed consecutive posts. Alza, use the edit button.

#7 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted September 16 2014 - 2:25 PM

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Colei flys in october :)

 

Normally you would say the genus as will. The genus he is talking about if I am not mistaken is Pogonomyrmex. Pogonomyrmex colei. Also, I think you will not get anywhere there if you do not have Pogonomyrmex rugosus, I think they are parasitic to them


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