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#1 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 15 2017 - 10:30 AM

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Fairly fast moving ants. I suspect it may be a Tetramorium species.There are more than 5 colonies of this species in my house. They are medium sized. I find them mainly in cracks in the pavement and in soil and rotting wood. I would be glad to take more pictures if needed. Thanks for any feedback.

 

1. Location of collection (Ghana, Accra).
2. Date of collection (15/01/17)
3. Habitat of collection (Pavement, Dry, Small pieces of excavated soil).
4. Length (1/2 an inch with antenna length included).
5. Coloration, hue, pattern and texture (Black, maybe a very dark brown tint, not so clear).
6. Distinguishing characteristics (Joint antenna, curves towards the end of the antenna, two petiole nodes, fast movement when jolted).
 

 

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Edited by antgenius123, January 16 2017 - 9:38 AM.

 
Currently own:
(1x) Camponotus Sp.
(1x) Pheidole aurivillii (?)
(1x) Monomorium Sp. (?)

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted January 15 2017 - 11:56 AM

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If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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