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!
Need help identifying a species of ant FL
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Re: Need help identifying a species of ant FL
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
Here is a link explaining the characteristics
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2010/09/2550-antcharac.jpg
Re: Need help identifying a species of ant FL
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.
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