2 replies to this topic

[100lols]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Mt. Woodson trail, Ramona, CA
2. Date of collection: September 9th, 2023, 7:04pm
3. Habitat of collection: Chaparral
4. Length (from head to gaster): 7mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: reddish-orange color, yellow tint to gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Solenopsis head
7. Distinguishing behavior: Appeared to be raiding a S. xyloni nest
8. Nest description:
9. Nuptial flight time and date:

My best guess is Solenopsis amblychila? Since she appeared to be raiding a xyloni nest, I decided to boost her. She just looks parasitic…

I introduced two workers from a founding xyloni colony(with about 10 workers), one at a time. Then, I removed the queen from the xyloni colony, and connected the test tubes allowing the Solenopsis amblychila to be led into the nest by the two workers I gave her. She’s since taken on the role as queen. So far.





Edit: Confirmed Solenopsis amblychila by ReignofRage.

Edited by 100lols, September 10 2023 - 1:34 PM.

[ReignofRage]

It is indeed an S. amblychila. She was trying to take over the S. xyloni colony due to being a parasite.

[100lols]

It is indeed an S. amblychila. She was trying to take over the S. xyloni colony due to being a parasite.

Thank you for confirming my thoughts. Very exciting!