Two Tetramorium species?

[AntsDakota]

I find a larger and smaller Tetramorium species around my area. I can tell because the queen elates are different sizes. Does anyone have any ideas on what other species this could be? (They look almost completely the same, except for the size.)

[antnest8]

it could be pheidolie

[AntsDakota]

it could be pheidolie

Yeah, maybe. Could it be pilifera? (I haven't seen a single major, though.)

[AntsDakota]

Actually, Pheidole pilifera seems a little small for even the smaller species.........

[idahoantgirl]

I have found in my established T. Immigrans colonies that size of the worker depends on how much food was available when they were developing.

[antnest8]

I have found in my established T. Immigrans colonies that size of the worker depends on how much food was available when they were developing.

so they are polymophic?

[idahoantgirl]

No. Its just that if some were a bit malnurished when they were developing they will be smaller.

[AntsDakota]

I have found in my established T. Immigrans colonies that size of the worker depends on how much food was available when they were developing.

I know that, but there are 2 sizes of queen elates from different nests. Also, one species is dull black and the other is shiny black.

[idahoantgirl]

Then they are different species. Pics would be better than vague descriptions.

[AntsDakota]

Then they are different species. Pics would be better than vague descriptions.

Well, I would have to go some ways to get them, as they are not in my neighborhood.