Looks like an ant but I'm not sure
All of these photos are of the same spot. These reddish individuals were cohabiting apparently peacefully with the more common dark individuals. There were significant numbers of them under a Rock about 12 in by 10 in.
Found in grassy area with large trees spread throughout on a sunny day
I can't stop finding cool stuff.
Found under a large stone
Bycatch from bee bowl project. Collected by Drema Hiestand.
Weirdly bulging thorax?