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[Studio]

9/8/2017

Found about 1 week ago after a nuptial flight, I didn't have anything to keep one in so I didn't catch any, plus they were pretty small anyway.

Found around 4PM during a nuptial flight. Many died in the intense Texas heat after landing on our metal grill. The rest were getting caught in spider webs.

 

1. Location of collection: North of Dallas in my backyard. Couldn't find the location of the nest, they were coming from the grass after a rain.

2. Date of collection: 9/1/2017
3. Habitat of collection: Backyard suburban
4. Length: about 4-5mm
5. Coloration: Amber orange
6. Distinguishing characteristics: See photo

8. Nest description: Backyard grass

 

Females were orange and the males were black.

Edited by Studio, September 8 2017 - 3:49 PM.

[T.C.]

Selenopsis molesta ?

[VoidElecent]

4-5 centimeters? That's huge!

 

This is a thief ant in the Solenopsis molesta group. You'll have to refer to someone else for a more accurate ID. Stunning photo, by the way.

Edited by VoidElecent, September 8 2017 - 3:05 PM.

[Studio]

4-5 centimeters? That's huge!

 

This is a thief ant in the Solenopsis molesta group. You'll have to refer to someone else for a more accurate ID. Stunning photo, by the way.

Sorry my mistake!!! I fixed it. Now that I've googled it, they look pretty similar. I can't believe it, I always wanted to keep one of these. I let the opportunity slip between my fingers, literally!

 

Thanks man, I didn't think anyone would say that. I just started getting into macro photography, I had to take about 12 photos before I got one this clear.

Thanks to the both of you! If anyone can correct the ID you're more than welcomed to do so.