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Ant ID (Myrmecocystus testaceus) (O'Neill Regional Park, Orange County, CA) (4-19-2012)

ONeill Regional Park Orange County California Myrmecocystus testaceus dspdrew ant id

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#1 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 19 2013 - 10:00 PM

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  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

Location:  O'Neill Regional Park, Orange County, California.
Habitat:  Oak forest/Coastal sage scrub.
Coloration, hue and pattern:  All orange with slightly darker head and gaster.
Length:  3mm - 5mm.
Distinguishing characteristics:  Large eyes, long legs, wide range in their polymorphism
Nest had two entrances and was just a hole in the dirt, with no mound or litter of any sort around it.
These were out foraging about an hour before dark.

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#2 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 19 2013 - 10:00 PM

dspdrew
  • LocationSanta Ana, CA

My guess is Myrmecocystus testaceus.







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