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CalAnt #2 - Linepithema humile
Copyright © 2005 Ron Hemberger

CalAnt #2 - Linepithema humile
San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine, Orange County, California, USA
December 16, 2005
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 20 November, 2006 - 11:54am
Last updated 28 November, 2006 - 3:09pm

At the first glance...
this one worker looks a bit too yellowish to be an Argentine ant. Nevertheless, this is most likely an immature individual of this species.
… Richard Vernier, 20 November, 2006 - 3:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Richard
The flower probably contributes to the yellowness. I'd guess most of the ants I encounter are Argentine.
… Ron Hemberger, 20 November, 2006 - 6:47pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree it is an argentine. O
I agree it is an argentine. OC is full of the little buggers, this time of year about the only ant you will is that species.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 21 November, 2006 - 7:12am login or register to post comments

 
Oh, Gordon
Don't give me an excuse to put off shooting ants. There's not much moving out there. (Just kidding. Thanks for the info.)
… Ron Hemberger, 21 November, 2006 - 10:19am login or register to post comments

 
Hey Ron Keep on shooting, act
Hey Ron Keep on shooting, actually as it cools down Prenolepis imparis will get moving and will become the dominant winter ant in areas where it occurs. Additionally coastal areas which do not overly chill may continue to see activity of Camponotus.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 21 November, 2006 - 5:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Good to know, Gordon
I'm trying to get photos of some of the more common insects for a county-specific website on biodiversity. Oddly enough, I can't find a house fly! I'm also after cockroaches, know where to look, but don't want to, so the ants are a welcome alternative.
… Ron Hemberger, 21 November, 2006 - 6:51pm login or register to post comments

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