1. Location (on a map) of collection: Just outside of Cloudcroft, NM. Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail
2. Date of collection: 6/27/2017
3. Habitat of collection: Just outside of a desert scrub environment. This trail is in the mountains and has some trees with a mix of both coniferous and deciduous. ~6,000ft elevation
4. Length (from head to gaster): ~9.5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Head is a dark reddish brown. Rest of the ant is black, very dull.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Unsure
7. Distinguishing behavior: Ant seems to be very docile. I am able to handle this ant without it getting excited and sprinting around or biting.
![Ant 1 Ant 1](https://www.formiculture.com/uploads/gallery/album_866/gallery_1998_866_10324.jpg)
![Ant 2 Ant 2](https://www.formiculture.com/uploads/gallery/album_866/gallery_1998_866_14019.jpg)
![Bridal Veil Falls Bridal Veil Falls](https://www.formiculture.com/uploads/gallery/album_866/gallery_1998_866_883073.jpg)
![Ant 3 Ant 3](https://www.formiculture.com/uploads/gallery/album_866/gallery_1998_866_2532.jpg)
Edited by The_Kahndawg, June 30 2017 - 7:25 AM.