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Best Answer Mettcollsuss , June 6 2023 - 9:24 AM

Tetramorium immigrans Go to the full post


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#1 Offline Quackmin - Posted June 6 2023 - 9:13 AM

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Hello again, everyone. I'm guessing this a pavement ant? 

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Under a rock on dirt near, next to parking lot
2. Date of collection: 6/6/23
3. Habitat of collection: Under a rock
4. Length (from head to gaster): 7
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: N/A
7. Distinguishing behavior: None
8. Nest description:  N/A

9. Nuptial flight time and date: N/A

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted June 6 2023 - 9:24 AM   Best Answer

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Tetramorium immigrans
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#3 Offline James C. Trager - Posted June 14 2023 - 8:24 AM

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I doubt T. immigrans since I can't see a hint of the characteristic striate-rugose sculpture. We nee pictures in brighter light, with no glass interference, and straight-on dorsal view to confirm yeah or nay. 



#4 Offline OiledOlives - Posted June 14 2023 - 2:52 PM

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I doubt T. immigrans since I can't see a hint of the characteristic striate-rugose sculpture. We nee pictures in brighter light, with no glass interference, and straight-on dorsal view to confirm yeah or nay.

This is just a slightly starved T. immigrans queen, there's nothing else it can be

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