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Posted September 24 2016 - 5:27 PM
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Found these little nocturnal guys in Rio Rancho, New Mexico in some brushland. I believe its a type of Myrmecocystus but not sure if Mexicanus or Navajo which we both get out here. I am new, so maybe it is neither!
If you can ID them, I appreciate it!
Thanks.
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Posted September 24 2016 - 5:40 PM
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Posted September 24 2016 - 5:43 PM
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I think its more likely Navajo because the color and eyes are higher... I am hoping for a queen in the Spring nuptial flight.
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Posted September 26 2016 - 1:39 PM
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Ill try to get a scale tonight when they come out
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Posted September 26 2016 - 4:54 PM
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That looks more like M. navajo to me as well, but size will confirm it.
Current Species:
Camponotus fragilis
Novomessor cockerelli
Pogonomyrmex montanus
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
Manica bradleyi
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Posted October 7 2016 - 11:28 AM
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Ok, finally getting these uploaded but this is approximately their size (I think closer to 4mm?):
and another pic without a penny
Edited by RenDragon, October 7 2016 - 11:29 AM.
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Posted October 7 2016 - 11:45 AM
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I'd vote M. navajo. Looks a little bit lighter in color and you mentioned them being nocturnal. I think M. navajo are known to be nocturnal.
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Posted October 7 2016 - 2:20 PM
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I am leaning more towards M. mexicanus but the images are nowhere near detailed enough to be sure. Just going with Myrmecocystus sp. is the way to go.
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