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[dominatus]

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.

 

 

 

 

[TennesseeAnts]

Odontomachus cf. bruennus.

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, June 23 2019 - 8:45 AM.

[Aaron567]

Odontomachus brunneus, the only black species in central FL.

[TennesseeAnts]

Odontomachus brunneus, the only black species in central FL.

Yay! I was right!

[dominatus]

Awesome thank you guys. Ant hints on finding new queens? Have the flown yet? This isn't my usual anting area...

[Aaron567]

They've been flying for over a month and are probably still flying now. You can find brunneus queens pretty easily by lifting logs or pieces of wood on the ground.