I found these Pheidole queens on my black light in Trabuco Canyon, CA on 7-25-2018 at 5:00 AM, just after it got light. I found thirteen alates and one dealate. Later one of the alates removed its wings. All the rest still have their wings, and I suspect they are infertile.
ID thread: https://www.formicul...n-ca-7-29-2018/
1. Location of collection: Trabuco Canyon, California
2. Date of collection: 7-25-2018
3. Habitat of collection: Chaparral, oak forest
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Orange with yellow gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive: Mating flight took place at 5:00 AM
