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Queen ID - Escondido, Ca - 5/19/17

Started By Hayashi , May 19 2017 2:09 PM

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#1 Offline Hayashi - Posted May 19 2017 - 2:09 PM

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1. Location of collection: Escondido, Ca
2. Date of collection: 5-19-17
3. Habitat of collection: construction site surrounded by dry foothills / chaparral
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5mm - 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: red head and thorax. Black and gold striped gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: one petiole node.
7. Distinguishing behavior: frantic, fast movements when first caught.

I collected 8 of these crawling on the sidewalk.

Thanks for the help!

#2 Offline Herdo - Posted May 19 2017 - 3:44 PM

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EDIT: Never mind. I think Batspiderfish is right.

Edited by Herdo, May 19 2017 - 3:47 PM.

#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted May 19 2017 - 3:45 PM

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~~Dorymyrmex sp.~~

Actually, it could be Forelius, considering the hairiness.

Edited by Batspiderfish, May 19 2017 - 3:48 PM.

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#4 Offline Hayashi - Posted May 22 2017 - 6:20 AM

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Thanks Herdo and Batspiderfish. After looking up pictures of Forelius queens, I would agree that's what I've got. I currently have all 8 in individual test tubes. Since Antwiki says they are polygnynous, perhaps I'll combine a few to see how they do. Thanks again!