Location Found: Mojave Desert (Nevada side)
Date/Time: These queens were caught on Monday, July, 9 at 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM. The temperature was at 95-87 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity at 22%-27%. Wind Speed was at 8 - 9 mph.
Length: 9 mm
Coloration: Abdomen is a dark black, with thin yellow lines. The top of the thorax is dark black, while the sides of the thorax are a dark red, almost maroon. The head is also dark red/maroon. The legs are a lighter color than the thorax, and are light brown in color.
Characteristics: This is the first time I've seen this species, so I don't know much about the workers, what they eat, etc. One thing I did notice with this species though, is that they are relatively calm, and slow moving. A day after, some were biting at the cotton. Others were still in their calm physique.
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My rough guess is C. Vermiculata, since I'm going off of worker specimens, and is one of the only native species to this area. They also have larvae, so I will be sure to make an update. Any replies is appreciated by yours truly.
