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29 Palms CA, 7/25/2019


Best Answer miwu , July 27 2019 - 7:27 PM

Looks like Myrmecocystus mimicus.

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#1 Offline ariaant - Posted July 27 2019 - 7:23 PM

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Hello all, found a few ants. Thanks for any input!
 

1. Location of collection (ie: park/area, city/town, state/province, country). 29 Palms in areas that received heavy rain fall in the last few days; including the last 36-48 hours

2. Date of collection: 7/25/2019 from late evening to early AM
3. Habitat of collection: desert scrub.  Found wandering and also digging new foundation sites
4. Length: 9 millimeters 

5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture (ie: dark redish-orange head, velvet-like gaster, translucent, hairy/bald, shiny/dull, etc.). Orangish brown head and thorax.  Light brown/tan gastor with darker brown stripes
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive: Many were found wandering at night, digging foundation nests, or dug up in recent foundation nests
8. Nest description: Not identifed

9. Nuptial flight time and date: No actual flying seen

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Palm springs ant1 7/25/2019

 



#2 Offline miwu - Posted July 27 2019 - 7:27 PM   Best Answer

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Looks like Myrmecocystus mimicus.



#3 Offline ariaant - Posted July 28 2019 - 2:19 PM

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Looks like Myrmecocystus mimicus.

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