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Queen Ant ID (Liometopum occidentale) (O'Neill Regional Park, Orange County, CA) (5-7-2013)

ONeill Regional Park Orange County California Liometopum occidentale dspdrew ant id queen ant

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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 19 2013 - 10:15 PM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

Location:  O'Neill Regional Park, Orange County, California.
Habitat:  Oak forest.
Coloration, hue and pattern:  All very dark brown.
Length:  12mm.

I found this queen fluttering around on the ground right next to a nest of Pogonomyrmex Friday night (5-3-2013) during a heatwave. She started laying eggs the next day, and so far has around 40. Some of them are kind of strewn about the test tube, but most are in a pile. Her wings are still attached also.

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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 19 2013 - 10:17 PM

dspdrew
  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

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