Need help identifying a species of ant FL

[Odontomachi]

I have been caring for this species for a few months now, yet I cant seem to identify their exact species in spite of my best efforts. I found them in Florida near Orlando. I have 3 pictures of one from the top, side, and next to the centimeter side of a ruler. They are a pretty simple looking ant. One defining characteristic I found was that they have 2 small spikes near the end of their thorax.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17N0K-qRZAP0l4HOj5cUgIhu-G6PMyIeI/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mlLWJByJq8wcHRcTdYJYigtP_8UbrMI/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tk-0LfQApRCzf_HdrimWa2XsdMMlqDzO/view?usp=drivesdk
I do not have a picture of the queen unfortunately, however I can say she is relatively small, only maybe a little over .5 cm
All help is appreciated, thanks!

[DWayneF32]

I am no expert but my best guess would be a European fire ant.

Here is a link explaining the characteristics
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2010/09/2550-antcharac.jpg

[DWayneF32]

I am no expert but my best guess would be a European fire ant.

Here is a link explaining the characteristics
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2010/09/2550-antcharac.jpg

Upon further research the European fire ant, shouldn’t be in Florida. So my first guess is wrong. It’s most likely the Pheidole megacephala or Big headed ant.

[Ottersinverts]

I have been caring for this species for a few months now, yet I cant seem to identify their exact species in spite of my best efforts. I found them in Florida near Orlando. I have 3 pictures of one from the top, side, and next to the centimeter side of a ruler. They are a pretty simple looking ant. One defining characteristic I found was that they have 2 small spikes near the end of their thorax.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17N0K-qRZAP0l4HOj5cUgIhu-G6PMyIeI/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mlLWJByJq8wcHRcTdYJYigtP_8UbrMI/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tk-0LfQApRCzf_HdrimWa2XsdMMlqDzO/view?usp=drivesdk
I do not have a picture of the queen unfortunately, however I can say she is relatively small, only maybe a little over .5 cm
All help is appreciated, thanks!

This is definitely an aphaenogaster species, and this worker appears to be aphaenogaster lamellidens.

[Aaron567]

Aphaenogaster. Probably A. carolinensis because of the short propodeal spines and smooth mesosoma.