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[Paulette]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: 7200 ft elevation, northern NM, temperate climate

2. Date of collection: 7/3/17

3. Habitat of collection: pine duff, pinon-juniper woodland

4. Length (from head to gaster): 6mm (female alates)

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: yellow

6. Distinguishing characteristics: small yellow ants

7. Distinguishing behavior: I've never seen this species above ground, they probably live underground most of the time

8. Nest description: None visible, they were emerging from one spot in the pine litter

 

 

 

 

[Nathant2131]

Some sort of parasitic Lasius.

[Paulette]

And here is a dealate from the vicinity of the flight.