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Colorado 7/15 ID Request


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#1 Offline Dethundrel - Posted July 15 2018 - 8:42 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Grand Junction Colorado.

2. Date of collection: 7-15-18 10:15 PM.
3. Habitat of collection: Apartment complex with large grassy park in the middle right in the center of town.
4. Length (from head to gaster): 9-10 MM
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Light Brown / Orangish
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Has a really pointed and fat gaster, 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Super calm, did not run away when I hit it with a flashlight and is just chillin in the cap I put her in.
8. Nest description: Was not near any and have not seen any nests previously in the area. Was just hanging out on a railing on the 2nd floor balcony.

9. Nuptial flight time and date: Not Sure

 

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#2 Offline Zeiss - Posted July 15 2018 - 10:57 PM

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It might be Crematogaster navajoa, but I think it is definitely of the Crematogaster genus. 



#3 Offline Dethundrel - Posted July 16 2018 - 8:36 PM

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Is there any other description I can provide or any other pictures that would help give a more solid ID as to exactly what this is?



#4 Offline Zeiss - Posted July 16 2018 - 8:43 PM

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Is there any other description I can provide or any other pictures that would help give a more solid ID as to exactly what this is?

I'm not sure.  Crematogaster is a pain in the [censored] to ID at times.  Maybe get a better side image, as the one above is quite blurry from the container.  






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