What
Species:
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm very confident
Observation Method(s):
Observed Individual(s) in Hand or Close Range
Heard Vocalizations
Photographed
Count:
1
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Unknown
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Mature (Adult)
Species Account:
Found in Mountain Home, Idaho. It is 12 mm in length with a light brownish fuzz covering head, thorax, and abdomen. It made an odd squeaking noise while we had it trapped in a container.
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 43.1,-115.6
Location Precision:
±1000 meters
Location Resource:
Location geocoded
Location Use:
Unknown
Habitat Description:
We are on the outskirts of town surrounded by open fields of sage and rock.
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
September 21, 2022 (All day)
Date/Time Precision:
Day
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
Google images for fuzzy red ant found similar to identical photos
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed