Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
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Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
I have both species living in my area, and I want to be prepared for next year.
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25
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Re: Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
Now, I don't know if this applies to queens as well, but I have read that the clypei of Tetramorium spp. are raised surrounding the bases of the antennae. Basically, are the antennae placed in what look like deep sockets; or are there ridges (carinae) inbetween the antennal bases, directly next to them? If so, then it is probably Tetramorium.
I hope that made sense and helped.
Mark
I hope that made sense and helped.
Mark
First year and already enjoying it!
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
Re: Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
workers or queen
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Re: Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
Both. I can both find queens and workers from the wild.
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25
Re: Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
I think It might have to be something with a small ridge on their head, if you look around at some of these sight you might find an identification key for Tetramorium like this one http://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Key_to_US_Tetramorium_species
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- Ant Care Sheets
Queen Hunting
How To Identify Ants
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Re: Is there any distinct way to tell Tetramorium immigrans from Pheidole sp.?
I figured it out! I believe it is Monomorium minimum after all. (That explains their polygynous behavior.)
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25
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