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[JasonD]

I was hunting Pogonomyrmex queens (ID confirmation request coming up) and I found this. I think she might be a wasp? She was running around being attacked by argentines, doesn't look in too good shape. I definitely found lots of Pogonomyrmex queens though. Thanks for the help!

 

Location: Irvine, Ca

Date: 5/22/17
Habitat: Sandy creek bed
Length: 11mm
Coloration: red, picture fairly true to color

 

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Edit: Instead of double posting ill just add to this. 

 

 

Location: Irvine, Ca

Date: 5/22/17
Habitat: Sandy creek bed
Length: 12mm
Coloration: red, see first photo

 

 

I'm guessing these are P. californicus, hills type, single color. I'd be real happy for a confirmation though. Also, unlike desert bicolor, the hills type are not polygynous, right? Anyone have any experience with this? I caught 16 which realistically was way too many. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

 

 

Edited by JasonD, May 22 2017 - 9:43 PM.

[T.C.]

Sorry, but it's not even a ant. This would be Myrmosula rutilans.

[JasonD]

Sorry, but it's not even a ant. This would be Myrmosula rutilans.

 

Yep, without a doubt. Thanks!

[T.C.]

Sorry, but it's not even a ant. This would be Myrmosula rutilans.

Yep, without a doubt. Thanks!

No problem, happy to help.

Edited by T.C., May 22 2017 - 9:57 PM.

[Herdo]

I agree with the Pogonomyrmex californicus ID. Concolor varient.

Edited by Herdo, May 22 2017 - 10:09 PM.

[T.C.]

I agree with the Pogonomyrmex californicus ID. Concolor varient.

For the actual ant, I third this.

[Ants-Irvine]

Hey, just wondering, where were you looking for Pogonomyrmex? I'm interested in the genus

[NickAnter]

Hey, just wondering, where were you looking for Pogonomyrmex? I'm interested in the genus

Go to entrance to HB central park on Goldenwest. Park, and walk down the path into the park. You will see a dy are with some bushes, walk in, and you will see lots of Pogonomyrmex and their mounds.