Bong State Recreation Area
Hormiga (sobre lentes de sol)
Zoology II 2024 Backyard Arthropods. Taken mid morning on a sunny day. Looked amongst leaves on plants in garden. Found ants on large eggplant leaves.
Order Hymenoptera justification: no wings, 3 body parts, chewing mandibles, simple abdominal apex, abdominal base is constricted to a narrowed waist.
Identification source used: Lucidcentral hexapoda key.
First time seen out of the nest today. Nest located under bird feeder that I fill daily in afternoon. Been stung by these guys multiple times. Bite/sting is not very strong but persists for several days. Retired, patrol the yard 2-3 times daily. Actually, I was away 3 days prior and weather was warm so they probably were out for first time this season while I was gone. Remind me to move the bird feeder.