Hi guys
1. Location of collection: On the wall outside near my apartment door. I live on the West end of the Island of St.Thomas USVI
2. Date of collection: Late August, sorry I don't remember exactly when. But def 3-4 months ago after days of rain.
3. Habitat of collection: Lots of lush bush, trees, mountainous area.
4. Length: Sorry I don't have the exact length. She is in a THA inception chamber for "medium" ants.
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture: Her body and gaster is very dark/black, the gaster does seem to have some parts that differ in color that is lighter than the rest of her body. Body is smooth and shiny.
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive: Her workers are smaller than her but not by a lot. the second generation is noticeably larger than the first.
8. Nest description:
9 . I've posted a short video. Please excuse the loud tv and my gf being into the show (Marvels Jessica Jones haha) If need be ill borrow the gf's awesome phone again for more pics.
thanks guys!
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Edited by islandants, December 4 2015 - 12:14 AM.