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[miwu]

In need of another ID from my recent anting trip. She doesn't stay very still as can be told from the blurry pictures. Will try to get better pictures if necessary. Thanks everyone!

 

1. Location of collection: 29 Palms, California

2. Date of collection: 7/19/2017

3. Habitat of collection: Desert with shrubs

4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-6mm

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Lighter head.

6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A

7. Distinguishing behavior: N/A

8. Nest description: N/A

 

 

 

Edited by miwu, July 28 2017 - 3:20 AM.

[dspdrew]

Pheidole. Pictures are very dark, but I would guess Ph. hyatti. If you put a dark background behind the queen when you take the picture it won't look so much like a silhouette. Thanks for embedding the pictures though.

[nurbs]

What Drew said.  Also nice to see a proper ID post. Keep it up!

[miwu]

Pheidole. Pictures are very dark, but I would guess Ph. hyatti. If you put a dark background behind the queen when you take the picture it won't look so much like a silhouette. Thanks for embedding the pictures though.

 

 

What Drew said.  Also nice to see a proper ID post. Keep it up!

 

Thank you guys for the helpful tip! Here are some slightly better pictures.

 

Edited by miwu, July 28 2017 - 3:20 AM.

[dspdrew]

Oh okay, now that I can see the colors better, my guess would be Pheidole xerophila.