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[Seadogrun]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: South Florida
2. Date of collection: 8/21/17 7am.
3. Habitat of collection: Swimming Pool
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4-5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: light brown/redish thorax and gaster.  darker head
6. Distinguishing characteristics: 
7. Distinguishing behavior: Active in the test tube
8. Nest description: None

 

 

 

 

Thanks everyone!

[FeedTheAnts]

That is a male. Don't know what species though.

[Seadogrun]

I'm really new to this, how did you determine it is a male? Smallish gaster? Small head?

Thanks!

[FeedTheAnts]

Males will have less of a round appearance then queens. They usually seem more humpbacked, have smaller heads, plain coloration, small body, longer more pointy gasters.

Oh, and also look out for the bug eyes.

[Seadogrun]

Males will have less of a round appearance then queens. They usually seem more humpbacked, have smaller heads, plain coloration, small body, longer more pointy gasters.
Oh, and also look out for the bug eyes.

Thank you!