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#1 Offline Zen - Posted May 15 2018 - 7:36 AM

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Location of collection: Shadelands Walnut Creek California
Date of collection: 5/14/18

The habitat of collection: I am not good at habitats, probably brushy suburbs 

Length (from head to gaster): about 13 mm long 

Color, hue, pattern, and texture: I will post pictures very soon, but it is red and black
Distinguishing characteristics: none noticed yet
Distinguishing behavior: loves absolutely loves to clean itself I have not noticed anything else yet 
Nest description: Unknown 

nuptial flight time and date: saw it on the ground, not in flight, did not see any other queens in the area but probably the 14th 

 

Sorry, no pictures yet will post them soon on here.



#2 Offline sericultivist - Posted May 16 2018 - 7:12 PM

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Based on the size and that it's red and black and the fact that you're near Walnut Creek I'm guessing it is probably Camponotus vicinus. Pictures will either confirm or deny that, though.



#3 Offline Zen - Posted May 18 2018 - 12:00 PM

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They aren't the clearest pictures but they are the best I got for right now



#4 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted May 18 2018 - 2:23 PM

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#5 Offline Zen - Posted May 20 2018 - 11:37 AM

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#6 Offline VoidElecent - Posted May 20 2018 - 11:43 AM

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Camponotus sp. Please post clearer images, if possible.


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