Solenopsis or Pheidole Queens?

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EnderAnts
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Solenopsis or Pheidole Queens?

Post: # 31423Post EnderAnts
Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:32 pm

I've caught 3 queen ants that I think are Solenopsis, but many people are saying that they are Pheidole. What do you guys think?

Coloration: Dark Red- Thorax/Head
Yellowish/Orangish, with black lines- Gaster/Abdomen area

Body Description: Very large jaws
Somewhat flat at the top of their thorax's
Two dots on the side of their wings (one on each)

Length: 7-8 mm

Location: Park, in Nevada. Park is right next to a very large empty area, which contains rocks, sand, and small brush

Time: Around 8:00 PM

Date: September 10, 2017

Here are some pictures:
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https://ibb.co/hKj0dk

https://ibb.co/e0VTW5

https://ibb.co/jA0vB5

https://ibb.co/kwNLdk

(These pictures were taken from a video that I made. Here is the video if you want to check it out, or if it could help you identify them)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KENOwRMYDVU&t=67s

Hope I gave as much information as I can, for people to identify them! Much appreciated!

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Phoenix
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Re: ID Request

Post: # 31426Post Phoenix
Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:13 am

I Think We'll Need More Closer Shots On The Petiole Nodes & Head Section To Properly ID Them.
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