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Does anyone know what type of ant this is?

Started By Calmantkeeper , Jul 14 2025 1:35 PM

southusa texas mississippi

Best Answer Mettcollsuss , July 14 2025 - 1:54 PM

Brachymyrmex depilis

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#1 Offline Calmantkeeper - Posted July 14 2025 - 1:35 PM

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Does anyone know what species or at least genus this ant is? I rarley see queens never have the chance to catch any, I have encountered them in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, louisiana, new mexico, and georgia, I only ever see queens luckily I found an image on Inaturalists

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#3 Offline Calmantkeeper - Posted July 14 2025 - 1:56 PM

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Brachymyrmex depilis

Thanks mettcollsuss you're a life saver

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