Hi guys, i came across these ants while hiking. I want to know which type a ants they're for future encounter. Thanks!
Ant - A
1. Location (on a map) of collection: O'neill Reg. Park Southern California
2. Date of collection: 8/5/17
3. Habitat of collection: dry dead long grass, oak tree, dry dirt
4. Length (from head to gaster): 8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Orange and some with black tip gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Collecting foods(seed) back to nest
8. Nest description: Dry Dirt Nest
Ant - B
1. Location (on a map) of collection: O'neill Reg. Park Southern California
2. Date of collection: 8/5/17
3. Habitat of collection: dry dead long grass, oak tree, dry dirt
4. Length (from head to gaster): 8mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black, some hair, the middle body section have 2 spike
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Collecting foods(seed) back to nest
8. Nest description: Dry Dirt Nest
Dirt Nest
Ant - C
1. Location (on a map) of collection: O'neill Reg. Park Southern California
2. Date of collection: 8/5/17
3. Habitat of collection: dry dead long grass, oak tree, dry dirt
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4-5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark amber body and black gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Collecting foods(seed) back to nest
8. Nest description: Dry Dirt Nest
***Sorry about the photos or orientation. I tried rotating it, but it stayed the same.***
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