1. Location (on a map) of collection: Omaha, Nebraska, central neighboorhood
2. Date of collection: 06/15/17
3. Habitat of collection: Shady sidwalk, looking through crack. 12:05 pm cst
4. Length (from head to gaster): 7-8mm. Hard to say
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black, several yellow-brown stripes designs on gaster.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: two nodes, definately smaller than camponotus.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Was very hard to catch, tried biting my flashcard, was able to get her/him into a vial no problem. Nowthat intest tube isclimbinb over everything, i think just stressed.
8. Nest description: Collected on pavent between cracks, appeared to be looking for something, maybe to start a chamber?
I'm fairly certain this is a Tetramorium queen, and I could only get 1 clear picture of it but i'll post what I have.
*anxiously waits*
