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[Ants_Texas]

1. Location of collection: My pool, in a small large neighborhood that's in Katy, Texas

2. Date of collection: 2/23/18 at 7:13 PM
3. Habitat of collection: Neighborhood, basically just small grassy plots of land and lots of rocks.
4. Length: 3mm antennae included
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Head is gray, legs are light orange, thorax is dark orange, gaster is black. Gaster is hairy.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Seems to have one petiole node, pretty smooth no bumps.
7. Anything else distinctive: I've never seen anything that looks like this, so they could be a shy ant species, the queen is very fast and constantly grooms herself very quickly. 
8. Nest description: No nest was found, but I'd assume they live under rocks. No where else to live around here.

9. Nuptial flight time and date It was caught at 7:13 PM, and I did not see any other alates. It could be an early flier that was attracted by the pool light. 
10. Pictures:

 

 

 

 

Let me know if any specific pictures are required!

Edited by Ants_Texas, February 23 2018 - 6:30 PM.

[Jonathan21700]

Interesting look. Possibly a male? Could it be Dolichoderus or maybe a parasitic Nylanderia? 

[Ants_Texas]

Interesting look. Possibly a male? Could it be Dolichoderus or maybe a parasitic Nylanderia? 

I don't believe it's a male, as it seems that it isn't a pin-head. 

 

It actually does have a strong resemblance to Dolichoderus pustulatus, which is the only Dolichoderus species in Texas. I believe you are correct! 

Edited by Ants_Texas, February 24 2018 - 7:59 PM.