Found under bush and dead log in hill, workers 5-7mm and queens 9-11mm, many alate queens in nest
These ants were scavenging from two holes in a dead Western Side-blotched Lizard on the trail.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Elev. ~ 10,000 ft
Fast mover. Wish it hadn't moved out of sight so quickly.
Note to self visit Chaney trail in the winter to look for Camponotus yogi.
Only became active at peak heat, across multiple points on the trail.