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This genus is unusual for being mostly diurnal and semi-myrmecophilous (ant-loving). This particular species is likely a mimic of Solenopsis xyloni or Pogonomyrmex californicus/ bi-colored morph. Most species in this genus in general mimic ants, many are jet black, vivid red, etc.