These started staging at 2-3am, flew as the sun rose around 4-5am, and quickly disappeared. Thanks!
1. Location of collection: 29 Palms, California
2. Date of collection: 7/19/2017
3. Habitat of collection: Desert with shrubs
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Light yellow gaster, some pattern on head, darker head and thorax. First picture shows true color.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: Very quick to dealate after the flight and immediately dug into the sand. Found multiple queens digging into a same chamber.
8. Nest description: Pictured.
Edited by miwu, July 28 2017 - 3:38 AM.
