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I was out today hiking at the place I previously saw the Coronatum on 5/25 
I was looking for my old buddies or at least some sign and didn't see a thing. 
But I did snag this ant that looks very interesting. Can someone help with the ID? Snelling? 
Cheers!
It looks like a queen of Myrmecocystus wheeleri The only other possibility would be a Formica. Can you get a clear shot (side view) of the head, need to see the maxillary palps. Look kind of like whiskers, will only be a couple of them. If long almost as long as the head, Myrmecocystus, if very short Formica.
Well, unfortunately he/she got out of the jar. :| Hope I find it before my wife does.
I know the feeling... I am still going with Myrmecocystus wheeleri though.
Thanks for taking a look and posting. I sure appreciate it.
Maybe I'll get another one next trip.
Was that a queen?
Yes it was a queen, it seems that species flies this time of year. So there is a good chance you will find more of them if you get out to that same area soon.
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