Ant ID Request {Southern California} (I think dealate to my alate post)

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#1 Offline Zeiss - Posted June 4 2014 - 12:07 AM

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LocationFountain Valley

1. Location of collection: Aliso Woods, CA
2. Date of collection: 6/3/14
3. Habitat of collection: Coastal Hills
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5-6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: All black. Seemed all smooth.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: White-ish antennae. Huge thorax with small head. Antennae are short and don't have the elbow from what I could see.
7. Anything else distinctive:
8. Nest description: