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Another CO ID Please

Started By Dethundrel , Jul 16 2017 6:42 PM

Best Answer VoidElecent , July 19 2017 - 4:15 AM

This looks like a very dark colored Solenopsis molesta queen. Nice catch.

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#1 Offline Dethundrel - Posted July 16 2017 - 6:42 PM

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LocationGrand Junction, Colorado

1. Location of collection: Grand Junction, CO

2. Date of collection: 7/16/17 around 8:30 PM
3. Habitat of collection: My back porch, all gravel nearby, no grassy areas.
4. Length: 5MM
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Black/Brownish head and body with orange stripped gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Gaster seems very large for the size of the rest of the body.
7. Anything else distinctive: Does not have any noticeable bumps or spikes.
8. Nest description: Didn't see any nests.