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Ant ID. Near Houston Texas.

Started By KaptainKibs , Nov 22 2016 2:03 PM

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#1 Offline KaptainKibs - Posted November 22 2016 - 2:03 PM

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I've never seen an ant like this here before. It is about .5 cm long. http://i.imgur.com/s...7MnAPR.jpg (Theant I'm talking about is the most recent pics, not the twig ant)

Edited by KaptainKibs, November 22 2016 - 2:07 PM.

#2 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted November 22 2016 - 2:09 PM

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Aphaenogaster sp

YJK

#3 Offline KaptainKibs - Posted November 22 2016 - 2:12 PM

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Aphaenogaster sp

Thanks!

#4 Offline Salmon - Posted November 22 2016 - 3:05 PM

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The red color and size sounds like A. tenneseensis, but I'm not familiar with your region and don't know whether or not there are other medium sized, bright red Aphaenogaster in Texas.

#5 Offline Kevin - Posted November 22 2016 - 3:40 PM

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We need clearer pictures and a location for ID to the species level, but my guess is Apheanogaster sp.. Notice the quite elongated head compared to Myrmica sp., and the gaster. Side pictures would help.

Edited by Kevin, November 22 2016 - 3:41 PM.

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