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Ant ID (Crematogaster sp.) (San Jacinto Mountains, Lake Hemet, California) (3-10-2014)

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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted March 10 2014 - 7:01 PM

dspdrew
  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

1. Location of collection:  San Jacinto Mountains, Lake Hemet, California.
2. Date of collection:  3-8-2014.
3. Habitat of collection:  Chaparral/Pine Forest.
4. Length (from head to gaster):  Variable (3.5mm to 4.5 mm).
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Dark red head, orangish-red thorax, black gaster, and short white hairs.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Anything else distinctive: 
8. Nest description:  Hole hidden in bushes and leaf litter.
 
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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted March 10 2014 - 7:04 PM

dspdrew
  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

This was the biggest Crematogaster species I have ever seen.







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