Basically, I'm wondering what the size differences, behavior, nesting, queen size differences, and how large they grow. Thank you ahead of time for your answers!
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What are the differences between Myrmecocsystus mexicanus and Myrmecocystus navajo
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Posted November 19 2016 - 2:12 PM
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Navajo have completely yellow gasters, Myrmecocystus mexicanus have some black coloration on them.
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Posted November 19 2016 - 2:22 PM
Actually, both M. navajo and M. mexicanus queens can range from light brown to pale yellow. The workers are mostly all yellow. Gasters may vary depending on what they have eaten.
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Posted November 19 2016 - 3:53 PM
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Actually, both M. navajo and M. mexicanus queens can range from light brown to pale yellow. The workers are mostly all yellow. Gasters may vary depending on what they have eaten.
Ah, alright... I just went of google images haha
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Posted November 19 2016 - 3:55 PM
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From my experience, M. navajo queens are smaller than M. mexicanus queens. Aside from that, most other unassisted visual traits seem to be useless in determining species.
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Posted November 19 2016 - 4:49 PM
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From my experience, M. navajo queens are smaller than M. mexicanus queens. Aside from that, most other unassisted visual traits seem to be useless in determining species.
Which means you need a microscope and loads of practice.
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