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[Devi]

I found this queen in my backyard.  Looks kind of like molesta, but the molesta queens I've seen are smaller.

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Arvada, CO

2. Date of collection: 9/12
3. Habitat of collection: my garden, (don't really know how to be more descriptive, just your average garden)
4. Length (from head to gaster): about 5 mm.
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Head and thorax brown, gaster is light brownish, orange.  Very shiny
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Large wings for her size
7. Distinguishing behavior:  Really chill.  She didn't mind when I caught her, and doesn't mind when I mover her.
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

Edited by Devi, September 12 2020 - 1:21 PM.

[Kaelwizard]

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Edited by Kaelwizard, September 12 2020 - 2:33 PM.

[Antkid12]

Looks like a theif ant. Not sure of the sp.

Edited by Antkid12, September 12 2020 - 2:05 PM.

[Manitobant]

Solenopsis molesta

[ponerinecat]

Actually resembles Temnothorax to me.

[NickAnter]

High elevation thief ants look like this. I think they are validiuscula.