2. Date of collection: 6-16-19
3. Habitat of collection: Riparian/Chaparral
4. Length (from head to gaster):3/8”
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: mono colored dark brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:I saw workers carrying bits of plants into the nest
8. Nest description: 8” diameter rocky hole
9. Nuptial flight time and date:6-16-19 8-9am
So stoked, I Found out about ant keeping two years ago or so but never had the chance to go out and catch myself any Queens. I was backpacking over the weekend and happened to luck out and watched nearly endless supply of queens start dumping out of this nest near the campsite. They were all flying away but I don’t know if that means that they mated or not?
Edited by Golgo13, June 18 2019 - 9:45 AM.