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Camponotus chromaiodes in Idaho? Those guys have never been recorded past the Rockies. This is Camponotus vicinus.

Formica subsericea.

I agree with Solenopsis invicta.

JoeHostile1 wrote: ↑

Tue May 14, 2019 7:01 am

Dude you’re very lucky that thing didn’t sting you. It’s known as the cow killer.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Dasymutilla occidentalis? You were able to iD her without a clear view of her antennae or her gaster? Wow.

Camponotus major.

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invjang wrote: ↑

Wed May 15, 2019 11:35 am

What time of day is the typical nuptial flight for Camponotus?

The males start coming out around midday and take to the air with the females sometime in the afternoon.

Parasitic Formica.

Looks like Camponotus[/i, probably nearcticus. Better lighting would help a lot though.

A woody forest would be your best bet and that doesn't guarantee anything especially in Canada.