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Local new species!

ksl strumigenys ananeotes strumigenys

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#1 Offline UtahAnts - Posted February 6 2021 - 6:28 PM

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Just goes to show what you can find in your own backyard:

https://www.ksl.com/...ies-in-backyard

 


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#2 Offline Canadant - Posted February 6 2021 - 7:11 PM

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So cool. Wouldn't it be the best experience finding a new species?
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#3 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted February 6 2021 - 7:13 PM

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Backyards can produce some interesting finds, for sure! A healthy, primarily native yard does wonders for finding ants. I've found Proceratium creek, one of the rarer ants in NA in my own backyard. 


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#4 Offline UtahAnts - Posted February 6 2021 - 7:25 PM

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I just find it interesting that a species, not to mention a Strumigenys, is actually being aided by humans who planted trees to make it moister in the naturally desert Utah valley, creating microclimates. Almost like how tetramorium does great in urban areas.


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#5 Offline Antkeeper01 - Posted February 7 2021 - 6:43 AM

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i found a strumi alate near a tetra colony


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#6 Offline ponerinecat - Posted February 7 2021 - 1:34 PM

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Strumigenys are actually a pretty widespread tramp genus. Species like membranifera and emmae have a worldwide equatorial range.



#7 Offline antsandmore - Posted February 7 2021 - 2:20 PM

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Just goes to show what you can find in your own backyard:

https://www.ksl.com/...ies-in-backyard

wow... like a completely new species, or new in that region? thanks


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