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this is a worker, right?


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#1 Offline brasch - Posted September 27 2018 - 4:06 PM

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(what's that powder looking stuff?)

 

 

her mid section looked larger than her head, but once i got the camera on her, i started thinking her gaster was too small.  your thoughts?

 

*edit: in the event that it isn't a worker...

Body:
1. Location of collection: park Memphis, Tennessee, USA

2. Date of collection: 9.27.18

3. Habitat of collection: hillside shaded by a large tree with poor grass cover.

4. Length: 5 - 6 mm (she kinda tucked in for the photo)

5. Coloration: dark redish-orange,

hue: reddish,

pattern: solid color, bald

texture: she's got some spikes on her back, she doesn't look smooth

6. Distinguishing characteristics: 

7. Anything else distinctive: 

8. Nest description:

9. Nuptial flight: 
10 . Post the clearest pictures possible:

 


Edited by brasch, September 27 2018 - 4:51 PM.


#2 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted September 27 2018 - 4:12 PM

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That is a queen. Some pics from above will help to ID her.

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, September 27 2018 - 4:12 PM.


#3 Offline VoidElecent - Posted September 27 2018 - 6:18 PM

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Trachymyrmex septentrionalis queen.



#4 Offline brasch - Posted September 28 2018 - 3:43 AM

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sweet!! thanx!!  could you weigh in on my other find? is it a Brachymyrmex depilis?



#5 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted September 28 2018 - 9:41 AM

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Another Tennessee and keeper!
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