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Ant ID (Camponotus essigi) (O'Neill Regional Park, Orange County, CA) (4-26-2013)

Started By dspdrew , Sep 20 2013 9:03 AM
Camponotus essigi ONeill Regional Park Orange County California dspdrew ant id

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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 20 2013 - 9:03 AM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

Location:  O'Neill Regional Park, Orange County, California.
Habitat:  Oak forest.
Coloration, hue and pattern:  Dark red head, brownish red thorax, brownish yellow legs and front half of gaster, and black rear half of gaster.
Length:  10mm.

I found this queen walking on the trunk of a tree Friday night (5-3-2013) during a heatwave. So far, she hasn't laid any eggs, and she keeps pulling the cotton in her tube all over the place.

Edit: This queen has now laid a few eggs.

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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 20 2013 - 9:04 AM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

This is likely Camponotus essigi according to Mrmacophyl.


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