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Posted January 5 2023 - 2:50 PM
It is around 3-4 mm and it is a darkish orange with a single small black stripe on its abdomen. I found it in my backyard today under a rock. I am near Santa Monica, CA
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Posted January 5 2023 - 3:01 PM
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Posted January 5 2023 - 6:09 PM
Genus Hypoponera. Likely punctatissima, but could be a different species.
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Posted January 5 2023 - 7:53 PM
I think you’re right. Is this species worth keeping?Genus Hypoponera. Likely punctatissima, but could be a different species.
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Posted January 5 2023 - 9:18 PM
I think you’re right. Is this species worth keeping?Genus Hypoponera. Likely punctatissima, but could be a different species.
In my opinion, they're pretty interesting to keep. Hypoponera are cryptic and are underground most of the time, hunting springtails. They're rather common in areas with damp leaf litter and stones.
Edit: I might be biased though, since I've kept them before and liked them purely because they're cute l'il cryptic ponerines.
Edited by bmb1bee, January 5 2023 - 9:19 PM.
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