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Little Rock, AR [6/28/2020] Pheidole Bicarinata


Best Answer Aaron567 , June 27 2020 - 9:27 PM

Both are Pheidole bicarinata.

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#1 Offline EEParker - Posted June 27 2020 - 9:13 PM

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Pretty sure this is Solenopsis?. They swarmed my blacklight setup, probably had 15+ in it after just a few minutes.

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Little Rock, AR USA
2. Date of collection: 6/28/2020
3. Habitat of collection: Fields
4. Length (from head to gaster): 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture:  Orange and brown, stripes on abdomen.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Large jaws, three horns.
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description: 

9. Nuptial flight time and date: 6/28/2020 9:30 PM

 

Specimen 1

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Specimen 2

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#2 Offline Aaron567 - Posted June 27 2020 - 9:27 PM   Best Answer

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Both are Pheidole bicarinata.



#3 Offline AnthonyP163 - Posted June 27 2020 - 9:27 PM

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Pheidole bicarinata



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#4 Offline EEParker - Posted June 27 2020 - 9:39 PM

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Thanks, my ID skills still need some work I guess.






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