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[BADANT]

I believe this to be C. laevigatus or C. quercicola

 

Angeles Oaks, San Bernardino County, CA
6/7/2019
 
1. Location of collection:  This queen was caught in the mountains, near Angeles Oaks back in June. She was crossing a parking lot at the local market.

2. Date of collection: 6/7/19
3. Habitat of collection: It was on pavement, surrounded by forest.
4. Length: I forgot to measure
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: It is jet black, with very little hair and a shiny appearance.

6 Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Anything else distinctive: nothing

8. Nest description: Unk

9. Nuptial flight time and date: This is unknown to me, and did not seem to be going on at that time.

[NickAnter]

I think this is Camponotus laevigatus. Looks a bit too shiny for C. quercicola.

[BADANT]

That is what I have believed all along, but I can't find much of a description on the wiki's. I based it on what I got from Drew's journal and posts after catching some himself. I'll give it a little while to see if it gets disputed, otherwise it will stand at C. laevigatus. Thanks

[mbullock42086]

too slender and gracile for quercicola, quercs are big and beefy

[BADANT]

too slender and gracile for quercicola, quercs are big and beefy

I had 3, and one was bigger than the others. I will have to compare the two I have left, The Mad Queen has since passed on and 33% chance that she was the beefier one. Here is a comparison pic I took at that time

[ariaant]

Did you find this queen at night?  thanks.  

[BADANT]

Did you find this queen at night?  thanks.  

yes, about 9PM

[YsTheAnt]

This is neither Camponotus quercicola or Camponotus laevigatus, as the heads are far too narrow, and if it was the latter there would be clearly visible white hairs.

Pretty sure this is Camponotus vicinus.

Edited by YsTheAnt, September 1 2019 - 10:17 AM.