Any tips on finding a queen for these ladies? I am not sure when they fly or if I just look for a claustral chamber in the dirt like many ants.
1. Location of collection: Sandy grass yard, edge of sparse pine forest
2. Date of collection: June 23, 2019
3. Habitat of collection: Sand soil, grass yard, edge of sparse pine forest
4. Length: 7mm
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Very dark, black. In bright sun you can somewhat see a red hue to at least the thorax, still very dark though.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: trap jaw ant for sure. Am not sure on type or where they are nesting.
7. Anything else distinctive: they are foraging in the yard in fairly large numbers. No paths or nest found. Easy to find if you go looking. Went out at night several hours after dark and they were no longer present, so only foraging during the day.