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Looking to identify this colony


Best Answer ReignofRage , March 15 2024 - 10:18 PM

Liometopum occidentale.

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#1 Offline Whitelotus - Posted March 15 2024 - 9:22 PM

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They are located in central California. I have seen them nest in trees or under them. I don’t have an exact measurement but there is a cough drop for scale.

 

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#2 Offline ReignofRage - Posted March 15 2024 - 10:18 PM   Best Answer

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Liometopum occidentale.


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#3 Offline gcsnelling - Posted March 16 2024 - 4:15 AM

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Ahh finally an easy one.


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#4 Offline The_Gaming-gate - Posted March 16 2024 - 4:26 AM

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I second Liometopum.
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Ants are small creatures... but together... they can rule the world.

 

 

 





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