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[RelientUKDr]

I looked her up on several sites (antweb, antmaps) and my best guess is Tetramorium (but she's probably Pheidole, bc when in doubt, it always ends up being Pheidole)...am I close?

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Jacksonville, FL
2. Date of collection: July 8, 2020
3. Habitat of collection: urban, found in pool appr 8am
4. Length (from head to gaster): 5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: darkish brown, almost black, with lighter tan legs; head highly textured
6. Distinguishing characteristics: petiole and post-petiole with spines on posterior mesosoma; possibly club antennae with 2 segments
7. Distinguishing behavior: pretty chill, she had both wings when I caught her yesterday, but now they have shed and she is hanging out near the drier side of the cotton
8. Nest description: N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

 

Thank you all!!!

 

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[Aaron567]

Almost certainly Pheidole navigans, but maybe a little bit lighter colored than usual. They typically look entirely black but I've seen some queens that look a little more reddish like this one.

[ANTdrew]

Tetramorium immigrans are almost black and much bigger than this.