Crematogaster hespera

This species nests in the soil, usually under stones. Brood was found in nests from May to August, sexuals in August. Foragers tend coccids on the roots of snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae). They are attracted to baits, including rotten liver and tuna fish. (Mackay and Mackay 2002)

Distribution
California and east to western Texas, north to Utah.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Nearctic Region: United States. Neotropical Region: Mexico.

Habitat
In New Mexico (Mackay and Mackay 2002): Chihuahuan Desert, creosotebush scrub up to pinyon juniper forests (5600 ft.), occasionally in riparian areas.

Nomenclature

 *  hespera. Crematogaster (Crematogaster) hespera Buren, 1968b: 98 (w.q.) U.S.A.