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[opezskiller]

1. Location of collection: On a hilltop scurrying over plants 
2. Date of collection: 5/09/17
3. Habitat of collection: Old vegetation/brush perfect for harvester ants
4. Length (from head to gaster): I don't want to disturb her 
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black and grey striped gaster. Reddish orange head and thorax
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Big and striped gaster
7. Distinguishing behavior: Very fast
8. Nest description: No nest could be found

 

Picture I know it's not the best but it is the best that i could get: http://imgur.com/m4GCyDR

 

*Note This is not a REPOST*

[Jonathan21700]

Formica francoeuri ? Just a guess.

[dspdrew]

"Location of collection" is really meant for a geographical location. It does look like F. moki though. It's hard to tell without better pictures. Does it have a lot of hair, or is it bald?

[opezskiller]

"Location of collection" is really meant for a geographical location. It does look like F. moki though. It's hard to tell without better pictures. Does it have a lot of hair, or is it bald?

The queen does not appear to have any hair, but I'm not too sure. Also I can't take another picture for awhile because I don't want to disturb her. Here is where she was found if this helps  

Edited by opezskiller, May 30 2017 - 2:44 PM.

[gcsnelling]

Instead of posting that image for location it would be easier for all involved to say Thousand Oaks California.

[dspdrew]

I think it could be Formica francoeuri or F. moki. If its pretty bald, then my quess is F. moki. I think F. francoeuri usually flies around this time though, earlier than F. moki.

[opezskiller]

I think it could be Formica francoeuri or F. moki. If its pretty bald, then my quess is F. moki. I think F. francoeuri usually flies around this time though, earlier than F. moki.

Formica francoeuri and F. moki look the same to me or is that just me?

[dspdrew]

They're two different species.

[opezskiller]

They're two different species.

Of course I know that, but I was saying that the queens looks similar to me.

[VoidElecent]

 

They're two different species.

Of course I know that, but I was saying that the queens looks similar to me.

 

 

They do look very similar, I agree.

[opezskiller]

Yeah either way I am happy with what I got I'll check on her next week and check the brood